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micheala ashwood

Fargo,ND

Work Preference

Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Immediately

Desired Job Title

Home Health AidePrivate Duty CaregiverGroup Home Manager

Work Type

Full TimePart TimeContract WorkGig Work

Location Preference

On-SiteRemoteHybrid
Location: Fargo, ND, USFargo, ND
Open to relocation: Yes

Salary Range

45000/yr - 200000/yr

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with strong client care and relationship-building skills. Monitors health status and implements care strategies, ensuring safety and comfort for clients. Committed to enhancing client well-being through attentive support and effective communication.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Comfort Keepers
Fairfax, VA
12.2025 - 03.2026
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in their homes.
  • Monitored client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering positive relationships and enhancing client well-being.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care plans and enhancing medication safety.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies tailored to individual client needs.
  • Implemented infection control protocols, maintaining a safe environment for clients and minimizing health risks.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.

Private Duty Caregiver

M.A.K. SUPERIOR HOME HEALTH LLC
Woodbridge, VA
11.2024 - 03.2026
  • Provided personalized care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
  • Assisted with medication management, promoting adherence to prescribed health plans.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and families, enhancing trust and communication.
  • Monitored client health status, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals for timely interventions.
  • Implemented daily living skills training, empowering clients towards greater independence and self-sufficiency.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship for clients experiencing social isolation or depression.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and hazard-free environment to ensure client safety at home.
  • Advocated for client''s needs and preferences during healthcare team meetings or family discussions to ensure their voices were heard and respected.
  • Improved client''s quality of life by providing compassionate and personalized care in their homes.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, dressing, and feeding for increased comfort and independence.
  • Facilitated seamless transitions between caregiving shifts by maintaining detailed documentation of completed tasks along with any pertinent observations regarding the client''s condition or needs during each shift worked.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment to facilitate safe transfers and mobility for clients with physical limitations.
  • Enhanced the well-being of patients through effective communication, active listening, and empathy.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

Group Home Manager

Diadem Hearts
DeSoto, TX
05.2024 - 11.2024
  • Managed daily operations ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Coordinated care plans with multidisciplinary teams to support resident needs.
  • Implemented staff training on best practices for resident engagement and care.
  • Developed schedules for staff to ensure adequate coverage and support for residents.
  • Monitored and assessed resident progress, adjusting care plans as necessary.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of incidents and resident activities for oversight purposes.
  • Facilitated communication between families, staff, and external service providers to enhance care quality.
  • Ensured proper medication administration for all residents through close coordination with healthcare providers and careful record-keeping practices.
  • Developed trusting relationships with each resident through empathy-based interactions focusing on trust-building techniques.
  • Kept accounts, resident files and regulatory paperwork current and accurate with diligent attention to administrative requirements.
  • Oversaw home inventory of supplies and groceries by tracking use and placing new orders.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of residents, conducting regular home inspections and coordinating necessary maintenance.
  • Maintained compliance with state regulations, completing detailed documentation for licensing requirements and audits.
  • Assisted residents with basic hygiene and healthcare needs.
  • Scheduled physician and other appointments for residents, providing transportation to each visit.
  • Monitored direct care activities for optimal patient protections and infection control standards.

Education

Certificate - Conflict Resolution

Eastern Mennonite University
Harrisonburg
06-2014

Business Administration And Management

Cambridge International College
UK
10-2007

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Human Resources Management

Cambridge International College
UK
10-2007

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Bathing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Care plan management
  • Mobility support
  • Documentation
  • Care plan adherence
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Safety procedures
  • Emotional support
  • Respiratory care
  • State regulations
  • Patient lifting techniques

Certification

  • HHA - Home Health Aide

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Comfort Keepers
12.2025 - 03.2026

Private Duty Caregiver

M.A.K. SUPERIOR HOME HEALTH LLC
11.2024 - 03.2026

Group Home Manager

Diadem Hearts
05.2024 - 11.2024

Certificate - Conflict Resolution

Eastern Mennonite University

Business Administration And Management

Cambridge International College

Post-Baccalaureate Diploma - Human Resources Management

Cambridge International College

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