Nicole Eldridge
Anderson,IN
Summary
Dedicated personal care aide focused on enhancing client well-being through tailored support and effective communication. Proficient in monitoring vital signs and implementing individualized care plans, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment. Committed to fostering trust and rapport with patients while providing compassionate care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
cna
parker health and rehab
Parker City, Indiana
11.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities at Parker Health and Rehab.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided compassionate care and support to enhance resident comfort.
- Maintained clean and safe environments for all residents.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Educated residents on personal hygiene practices and health habits.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
Dsp
Carey Services
05.2023 - Current
- Enabled disabled clients' independence and well-being by providing tailored assistance.
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in daily activities to promote greater autonomy.
- Guided clients in developing life skills and achieving personal goals.
- Documented client progress and services accurately to ensure continuity of care.
- Collaborated with team members to design personalized care plans.
Direct Support Professional
hillcroft serivces
muncie, IN
06.2024 - 11.2025
- Implemented individualized support plans tailored to client goals and preferences.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote socialization and community engagement.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and their families.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care services.
- Trained new staff on best practices for direct support and client interaction.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Dsp
Legacy Home Care
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted disabled clients in supporting their independence and well-being.
Dietary Aid
Northview Nursing Home
01.2023 - 02.2023
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
Dsp
DSI
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
House Manger
Indiana Mentor Network
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
Dsp
Indiana Mentor
06.2020 - 06.2021
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
House Manager
Caregiver Dsa
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Managed day-to-day operation of home to comply with regulations and agency standards.
- Supervised residents preparing meals and handling chores and provided constructive feedback.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene and living tasks.
- Inspected stock to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
Dsp
Indiana Mentor Network
04.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Dsp
Dsa
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Supported disabled clients to promote independence and well-being.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed supportive relationships to promote independence and confidence.
- Implemented behavioral plans to enhance client engagement and communication.
Cashier
Walmart
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Operated cash register for transactions with high accuracy, ensuring efficient service.
- Greeted customers and addressed needs to enhance shopping experience.
- Cultivated customer relationships to drive repeat visits.
Dsp
Dsa
12.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication according to physician instructions.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged client participation in recreational and leisure activities to enhance social interactions and decrease feelings of loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report significant physical and behavioral changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Oversaw daily activities of clients to ensure safety and well-being and provided assistance to staff.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Developed rapport with clients to foster a safe and trusting environment for effective care.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Researched community resources and services to provide accessibility and assistance to clients.
- Prepared nutritious meals for clients to support their dietary needs and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Education
High School Diploma -
Indiana Connection
06-2016
Skills
- Menu Preparation
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Developmental Disabilities
- Household Management
- Medication Administration
- Monthly Inventory
- Emotional and Social Support
- Personal Care Support
- Nutrition
- Health and Safety Requirements
- Dietary Needs
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Reading Comprehension
- Safety Behaviors
- Patient Assessments
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Creative Thinking
- Client Support
- Behavior Redirection
- Care Plan Assessment
- Injury Support
- Cook Healthy Meals
- Patient Restraint
- Charting and Documentation
- Vital Signs Management
- Grocery Shopping
- Proper Staffing
- Clean Living Spaces
- Household Chores
- Compassionate Client Care
- First Aid Certification
- Attentive to People
- Ability to Lift
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Mobility Support
- First Aid and Safety
- Residential Support
- Personalized Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Medication administration
- Client relationship management
- Compassionate care delivery
- Time management
- Monitoring fluids
- Range of motion exercises
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Toileting assistance
- Patient lifting
- Compassionate
- Transfer techniques
- Colostomy care
- G-tube care
- Direct patient care
- Electronic charting
- Mobility assistance
Certification
- cna
Timeline
cna
parker health and rehab
11.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
hillcroft serivces
06.2024 - 11.2025
Dsp
Carey Services
05.2023 - Current
Dsp
Legacy Home Care
02.2023 - 05.2023
Dietary Aid
Northview Nursing Home
01.2023 - 02.2023
Dsp
DSI
08.2022 - 12.2022
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Care
06.2022 - 08.2022
House Manger
Indiana Mentor Network
06.2021 - 06.2022
Dsp
Indiana Mentor
06.2020 - 06.2021
House Manager
Caregiver Dsa
02.2020 - 05.2020
Dsp
Indiana Mentor Network
04.2017 - 02.2020
Dsp
Dsa
08.2016 - 04.2017
Cashier
Walmart
06.2016 - 08.2016
Dsp
Dsa
12.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Indiana Connection