September Smith
Hersey,MI
Summary
Ambitious self-motivated individual ready to get back out into the work force. Eager to implement and develop my skills to grow with the company and provide a fresh perspective.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
SunShine Home AFC
Manton, MI
01.2013 - 05.2018
- Managed incoming calls from different providers and relatives.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Home Health Aide
BrightStar Care
Traverse City, Michigan
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manton Consolidated High School
Manton, MI06-2012
Skills
- Phone Etiquette and call management
- Familiar with excel,adobe and other Microsoft programs
- Computer skills
- Effective Team player
- Self-motivated
- Excellent at written and verbal communication
- First aid and safety
- Efficient time management and organizational skills
Timeline
Home Health Aide
BrightStar Care
04.2015 - 05.2016
Direct Care Worker
SunShine Home AFC
01.2013 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Manton Consolidated High School