Dedicated In Home Healthcare Aide with a proven track record at Help at Home Senior Care, excelling in patient care and emotional support. Skilled in mobility assistance and compassionate client care, I empower individuals to achieve personal health goals while ensuring safety and dignity. Committed to fostering strong relationships with patients and families.
Hi, I’m
Michelle Jargstorf
JOHNSBURG,IL
Summary
Work History
Help at Home Senior Care
In Home Healthcare Aide
Job overview
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through attending workshops and trainings relevant to in-home healthcare.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, treatments provided, and any concerns or changes observed.
- Implemented safety measures such as fall prevention strategies to ensure patient well-being at all times.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Increased mobility for patients through assistance with transfers, ambulation, and exercises prescribed by therapists.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling for medical visits or therapy sessions while also providing transportation assistance if necessary.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals related to health improvement or maintenance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the patient''s wellbeing.
- Contributed to reduced caregiver stress by offering respite services when needed.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring proper administration and adherence to doctor''s orders.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, acting as a liaison between them and healthcare providers.
- Encouraged healthy habits in patients through meal planning assistance and nutritional guidance.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trusting relationships for optimal care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Grace Lutheran Daycare Richmond Il
Daycare Teacher/ Assistant
Job overview
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Provided a safe and nurturing environment for children, regularly monitoring indoor and outdoor spaces for potential hazards.
- Actively encouraged children to develop their communication, problem-solving and social skills.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Developed strong relationships with parents through regular communication about their child''s progress and needs.
- Assisted in preparation of meals and snacks to provide children with proper nutrition.
- Oversaw daily transitions between various activities such as snack time, outdoor playtime, naptime ensuring smooth operation of daily schedule.
- Instructed children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toileting.
- Utilized positive reinforcement strategies to encourage appropriate behaviors among students while minimizing disruptions or conflicts.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive relationships and promote learning.
- Guided students through daily routines, instilling a sense of responsibility and independence within each child.
- Improved classroom management by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and age-appropriate rewards systems.
- Promoted language acquisition in young learners with engaging storytelling, songs, and word games.
- Intervened in disruptive behavior, using positive reinforcement strategies to redirect and calm children.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
- Enhanced children''s emotional development through empathetic communication and active listening techniques.
- Taught hand washing and proper use of utensils to promote good hygiene and etiquette habits.
- Increased daycare students'' social skills by incorporating group activities and cooperative play into daily routines.
- Collaborated with fellow daycare teachers to create a cohesive educational experience across all classrooms within the center.
- Maintained accurate documentation of student progress, behavior incidents, and parent-teacher conferences for review as needed.
- Implemented creative art projects to encourage self-expression and fine motor skill development among young children.
- Consulted with parents to build and maintain positive support networks and support continuing education strategies.
- Led small group instruction tailored to each child''s unique abilities and interests, ensuring personalized attention during learning activities.
- Maintained open lines of communication with other staff members regarding any concerns or updates on individual students'' progress.
- Fostered critical thinking skills in daycare students through age-appropriate problem-solving exercises during circle time activities.
- Supported diverse learners by adapting teaching methods to meet individual student needs and learning styles.
- Administered assessments for developmental milestones, identifying areas of growth or concern to address promptly.
- Implemented curriculum to enhance classes with learning-focused activities.
- Assisted in the planning and execution of special events such as holiday celebrations or parent-teacher conferences, fostering a strong sense of community within the daycare center.
- Contributed to improved program quality by participating in professional development workshops and training sessions.
- Enhanced children's social skills by organizing group activities and encouraging cooperative play.
- Organized and led educational field trips, broadening children's horizons and providing real-world learning opportunities.
- Encouraged children to express themselves creatively through art and music, enhancing their creative thinking skills.
- Implemented creative learning strategies, significantly increasing children's engagement with educational content.
- Adapted teaching methodologies to suit different learning styles, ensuring all children remained engaged and motivated.
- Cultivated love for reading in children by organizing regular storytime sessions and discussions.
- Developed individualized learning plans for each child, catering to their unique needs and abilities.
- Enhanced children's problem-solving skills through guided activities and open-ended questions.
- Promoted physical health and well-being of children by incorporating daily physical activities and teaching about healthy eating habits.
- Supported children's emotional development by providing comforting presence and listening to their concerns.
- Improved classroom management by establishing clear rules and using positive reinforcement techniques.
- Facilitated culture of empathy and respect among children, teaching them value of kindness and understanding.
- Conducted regular safety drills, ensuring children knew how to respond in emergency situations.
- Monitored children's progress and adjusted teaching strategies accordingly, ensuring optimal learning outcomes.
- Engaged children in environmental awareness activities, instilling sense of responsibility for nature.
- Maintained open and effective communication with parents about their child's progress and areas for improvement.
- Strengthened team collaboration by sharing effective teaching practices and resources with colleagues.
- Assisted children with special needs by providing tailored support and accommodations, ensuring inclusive learning environment.
- Fostered safe and nurturing environment for children, setting stage for positive learning experiences.
- Monitored classroom to verify safe and secure environment.
- Established positive relationships with students and families.
- Modeled positive behavior and communication skills for students.
- Guided students to develop social, emotional and physical skills.
- Organized and supervised large and small group activities.
- Created safe and nurturing learning environment for preschoolers.
- Collaborated with teachers, parents and administrators to facilitate positive outcomes for students.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Utilized creative teaching strategies to engage students in classroom.
- Developed innovative activities to engage young children in learning process.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Incorporated music, art and literature into curriculum.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Assessed student progress and provided feedback on educational development.
- Supported students in developing self-esteem and self-confidence.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Developed and implemented behavior management plans.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Contributed to a positive work environment with strong interpersonal skills and proactive teamwork attitude.
- Greeted guests in with friendliness and professionalism.
- Answered incoming phone calls to process requests, transfer calls, or relay messages to appropriate personnel.
- Worked closely with management to provide effective assistance for specific aspects of business operations.
- Safeguarded sensitive information through proper documentation handling, data entry, and record maintenance procedures.
- Strengthened client relationships through consistent follow-up communication and efficient problem resolution.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by promptly addressing inquiries and resolving issues professionally.
Riverside Bakeshop McHenry Il
Store Clerk/ Baker Helper
Job overview
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development through attending workshops and trainings relevant to in-home healthcare.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress, treatments provided, and any concerns or changes observed.
- Implemented safety measures such as fall prevention strategies to ensure patient well-being at all times.
- Educated patients on chronic disease management, empowering them to take control of their health.
- Increased mobility for patients through assistance with transfers, ambulation, and exercises prescribed by therapists.
- Oversaw appointment scheduling for medical visits or therapy sessions while also providing transportation assistance if necessary.
- Supported patients in achieving personal goals related to health improvement or maintenance.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for the patient''s wellbeing.
- Contributed to reduced caregiver stress by offering respite services when needed.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring proper administration and adherence to doctor''s orders.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, acting as a liaison between them and healthcare providers.
- Encouraged healthy habits in patients through meal planning assistance and nutritional guidance.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trusting relationships for optimal care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Education
Winona State / MCC Winona Minnesota / Crystalake Il
from Elementary Education
University Overview
I plan on returning to school to finish my teaching degree.
Skills
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient care
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transfers
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Mobility assistance
- Laundry services
- Nutrition support
- Recreational activities
- Transportation coordination
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate assistance
- Fall prevention
- Errand running
- First aid and safety
- Behavioral support
- Patient education
- Housekeeping
- Safety procedures
- Client documentation
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility support
- Interpersonal communication
- Light housekeeping
- Schedule management
- Patient advocacy
- Care plan implementation
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Quality program protocols
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Elder care
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Emotional support and companionship
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Bathing support
- Excellent communication
- Activities of daily living (adls)
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Personal care
- Compassionate care
Timeline
In Home Healthcare Aide
Help at Home Senior Care
Daycare Teacher/ Assistant
Grace Lutheran Daycare Richmond Il
Store Clerk/ Baker Helper
Riverside Bakeshop McHenry Il
Winona State / MCC
from Elementary Education
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