Sarah Tillmon-Henderson
Austell,GA
Summary
Caring Health Aide dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Healthlink Home Care LLC
05.2023 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Private Home Health Care Provider
Self-Employed
01.2014 - 06.2021
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Specialized in working with patients who were diagnosed with Alzheimer's and Dementia.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
Townsend, GA07.2021
Skills
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Administering Medicines
- Physician Communication
- Client Requirements
- Personal Grooming Care
- Patient Transport
- High Blood Pressure Management
- Personal Care Assistance
- Developing Client Trust
- Household Chores
- Daily Charting
- Alcohol Rubs
- Safety Behaviors
- Professional Relationships
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Healthlink Home Care LLC
05.2023 - Current
Private Home Health Care Provider
Self-Employed
01.2014 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
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