Nathan James
Saint Paul,MN
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Creative Support Services, excelling in patient care and housekeeping. Demonstrated ability to improve patient well-being and independence through personalized attention and meticulous environmental maintenance. Skilled in meal preparation and personal hygiene assistance, adept at enhancing patient quality of life. Proven track record of adapting to patient needs with compassion and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Relief Health Services
Carver, MN
12.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Creative Support Services
Saint Paul, MN
04.2022 - Current
- Supported patients in maintaining personal hygiene by assisting with bathing, grooming, and toileting.
- 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.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- 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.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
Education
GED - Art Therapy
MDC
Moose Lake, MN03.2018
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Relief Health Services
12.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Creative Support Services
04.2022 - Current
GED - Art Therapy
MDC