Stacy Smolinski
Plymouth,MI
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Aide with a proven track record in patient care and behavioral management, notably enhancing patient well-being at Private Care. Skilled in medication administration and interpersonal communication, successfully trained new staff, and achieved significant improvements in patient health monitoring and support. Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide Live in
Private Care
Plymouth, VT
01.2017 - 11.2022
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Aided with end of life care
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- 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.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Asset Protection Manager
Geneva Watch Group
Canton, MI
08.2014 - 11.2017
- Built cross-functional relationships with business partners to reduce losses.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Participated in securing special projects to aid division with better practice.
- Implementing customer and associate safety protocols.
- Reviewed tracking system information to uncover and successfully pursue losses.
- Monitored paperwork procedures to prevent error-related losses.
Home Health Aide Live in
Private Care
Royal Oak, MI
03.2001 - 10.2014
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Education
Education
Schoolcraft College
Livonia, MISkills
- Medication Administration
- Medication organization
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Documentation
- Care Plan Management
- Care plan assessment
- Dressing assistance
- Interpersonal Communication
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Mobility support
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient Care
- Ambulation Assistance
Timeline
Home Health Aide Live in
Private Care
01.2017 - 11.2022
Asset Protection Manager
Geneva Watch Group
08.2014 - 11.2017
Home Health Aide Live in
Private Care
03.2001 - 10.2014
Education
Schoolcraft College