Melissa Voegtle
Hanover Park,IL
Summary
Proven caregiver with extensive experience at Right At Home Health Care and my other places of work, adept in elderly care and HIPAA compliance. Demonstrates exceptional time management and compassionate support, enhancing patient satisfaction and safety. Skilled in utilizing Hoyer lifting equipment and providing emotional support, consistently promoting independence and dignity in patient care. Professional caregiver with strong background in providing compassionate and effective support. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and collaborate with team members to achieve optimal results. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and patient advocacy. Reliable, empathetic, and focused on delivering high-quality care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
West Dundee, IL
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
CNA
Lutheran Home
Arlington Heights, IL
03.2020 - 07.2021
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
CNA
Bella Terra Rehabilitation Center
Birnamwood, WI
12.2017 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
Hoffman Estates High School
Hoffman Estates, IL05.2016
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Daily living assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Emotional Support
- Alzheimer's Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Behavior redirection
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- PPE Usage
Timeline
Caregiver
Right At Home Health Care
03.2024 - Current
CNA
Lutheran Home
03.2020 - 07.2021
CNA
Bella Terra Rehabilitation Center
12.2017 - 03.2020
Hoffman Estates High School