Paula Snowden
Home health aide
Muskegon,MI
Summary
Hello I’m 50, years old . I have been in the health care since the age of 14 . I have worked in a lot of different settings . Far as the hospital worked as a patient care associate . Then transferred to North wood which was a psychiatric unit and I worked as a Mental Heath Worker . Which I did evaluations.,meetings, 1:1 care ,medication administered . Later on I went and started to be self employed with my own two clients providing them assistant to live. independently. I have been trained to do vitals feedings phlebotomy was passed in Ross medical but no state testing. Sometimes things can be higher functioning then some days they may need more assistants.And I’m able to adjust to any situation. But I have worked hands on and in a lot of settings. From the homes to schools and then hospitals ,to in home care to home help provider.. Working with the disabled and elderly. Since I was 14 Years old. Please consider me I will be a great asset to you
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Help Provider
Michael Dede
02.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Home Help Aide.
Javonta Cherry
03.2013 - Current
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Home Help Aide
Wear Shoes Provided
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Home Help Provider
Heart And Hands
11.2019 - 06.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Mental Health Worker
Hackley Hospital
12.2003 - 12.2005
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Provided clients with recommendations to community resources.
- Delivered individualized counseling services to clients working through issues such as mental illness and substance abuse.
- Evaluated patients based on mental and physical parameters discovered through interviews and standardized assessments.
- Devised and enhanced treatment strategies to promote continued progress.
- Worked with family members to develop support networks and multifaceted coping techniques focused on client needs.
- Utilized Technique to support clients in meeting therapeutic goals.
- Performed client assessments and developed treatment plans.
- Created community-oriented counseling program to positively impact Type and Type concerns.
Education
Ross Medical School
Norton Shores, MI05.2012
Nursing Aide Certificate
Orchard View School
Muskego, WI06.2003
Diploma/customer Service Sertigicste - General And Customer Service
Muskegon High School
Muskegon, MI06.1990
Skills
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Medical Reminders
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Medical Records Management
- Mobility Support
- Dietary Requirements and Nutrition
- Patient Health Assessments
- Personal Care Assistance
- Mental Health Support
- First Aid and Safety
- Laundry Washing, Drying and Ironing
- Cleaning Products
- Alcohol Rubs
- Patient Care Recordkeeping
- Linens Management
- Observation Communication
- Patient and Compassionate
- Healthcare Education
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Garbage Disposal
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Conditions Assessment
- Household Support
- Household Chores
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Client Documentation
- Bathing Support
- Client Relationship and Rapport
- Client Needs Assessment
- Family Support and Instruction
- Behavior Redirection
- Community Activities
- Daily Charting
- Bed Making and Changing
- Patient Massage
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Prescribed Exercises
- Home Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Meal Cooking
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Progress Monitoring
- Grocery Shopping and Storage
- Performance Assessment
- Ambulation Assistance
- Care Plan Management
- Fall Prevention
- Heat-Lamp Stimulation
- Client Requirements
- Healthy Lifestyle Promotion
- Pediatric Care
- Developing Client Trust
- Status Updates
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
- Personal Grooming Care
- Home Health and Hospice
- Outpatient Care
- Safety Behaviors
- IV Medication Administration
- Special Needs Care
- Preventative Care Education
- Chronic Pain Management
- High Blood Pressure Management
- Elder Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Administering Medicines
- Disability Support
Accomplishments
- Achieved Result by completing Task with accuracy and efficiency.
- Achieved Result through effectively helping with Task.
- Supervised team of Number staff members.
- Documented and resolved Issue which led to Results.
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- HCA - Home Care Aide
Timeline
Home Help Provider
Michael Dede
02.2022 - Current
Home Help Aide
Wear Shoes Provided
07.2021 - 12.2021
Home Help Provider
Heart And Hands
11.2019 - 06.2021
Home Help Aide.
Javonta Cherry
03.2013 - Current
Mental Health Worker
Hackley Hospital
12.2003 - 12.2005
Ross Medical School
Nursing Aide Certificate
Orchard View School
Diploma/customer Service Sertigicste - General And Customer Service
Muskegon High School
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