Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2013 - Current
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
Developed personalized care plans to address individual needs and goals.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, promoting overall wellbeing.
Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
Promoted client independence through encouragement and assistance in self-care tasks when appropriate.
Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Home Health Aide
Help At Home Senior Care
03.2007 - 01.2012
Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
Billing and Coding Associate
Private Clinic
09.2010 - 02.2011
Improved billing accuracy by meticulously reviewing and validating medical codes for insurance claims.
Enhanced revenue recovery with diligent follow-up on denied or underpaid claims.
Streamlined the coding process for increased efficiency, resulting in faster claim submissions.
Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry regulations, ensuring compliance with all coding guidelines.
Education
Associate of Science - Billing And Coding
Everest College - Chicago
Chicago, IL
05.2010
High School Diploma -
Niles West High School
Niles, IL
06.2006
Skills
State Regulations Knowledge
Progress Documentation
Care Plan Management
Client Documentation
First Aid and Safety
Organizational Abilities
Compassionate Caregiving
Emotional Support
Patient Care
Medical Equipment Operation
Fall Prevention
CPR Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care Home
02.2013 - Current
Billing and Coding Associate
Private Clinic
09.2010 - 02.2011
Home Health Aide
Help At Home Senior Care
03.2007 - 01.2012
Associate of Science - Billing And Coding
Everest College - Chicago
High School Diploma -
Niles West High School
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