Monique Tyms
Chicago Heights,IL
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide experienced in delivering exceptional home care support and assisting patients with self-care and daily tasks. Maintained clean and organized living spaces to enhance safety and well-being while providing companionship and support during nursing treatments and diagnostic procedures. Committed to improving quality of life for patients through attentive and kind care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Have A Heart Inc.
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility support.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Supported medication reminders and documented care activities accurately.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, and toileting to ensure dignity preservation.
- Prepared meals, followed dietary guidelines, and maintained hydration routines.
- Trained new caregivers on personal care routines, safety practices, and patient communication.
- Monitored vital signs and reported condition changes to nursing staff.
Direct Support Professional
South Chicago Parent's and Friend
05.2018 - 08.2020
- Supported daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Monitored client behavior and documented progress, incidents, and support needs accurately.
- Trained new staff on direct care procedures, documentation standards, and client-centered support practices.
- Modeled de-escalation techniques to maintain safe, respectful environments during behavioral challenges.
- Assisted with community outings, transportation, and social engagement to encourage inclusion.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Direct Support Professional
Progressive Housing Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary teams to reinforce individualized goals and consistent care delivery.
- Implemented routine support strategies that improved consistency, responsiveness, and service quality.
- Administered medication and followed care plans, safety protocols, and health procedures.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rich East High School
Park Forest, IL05.2011
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Excelsior Healthcare Academy
Chicago Heights, IL11.2025
Skills
- Patient care
- Nutritional meal planning
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Mobility support
- ADL support
- Nutritional planning
- Environmental sanitation
- Client documentation
- Care plan management
- Client transportation
- Activities of daily living
- Respiratory care
- Behavioral assistance
Certification
- HCA - Home Care Aide
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- Certified CNA, Excelsior Healthcare Academy - 2025
- First Aid
- CPR
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Have A Heart Inc.
03.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
South Chicago Parent's and Friend
05.2018 - 08.2020
Direct Support Professional
Progressive Housing Inc.
01.2015 - 05.2018
CNA - Nursing Assistant
Excelsior Healthcare Academy
High School Diploma -
Rich East High School