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Stephen Staniszewski

Coeur D'Alene,ID

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Addus Home Health Care, skilled in patient care and mobility support. Enhanced client independence through personalized care plans and effective communication. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs, ensuring safety and well-being while fostering community engagement and improving overall quality of life.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Addus Home Health Care
09.2023 - Current
  • Facilitated personal hygiene for patients through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.

SSDI

Social Security
04.1997 - 11.2024
  • Facilitated personal hygiene for patients through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.

Education

None - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO

Diploma - General Studies

Holludaysburg
Hollidaysburg, PA
06.1988

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Bathing assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Care plan management
  • Mobility support
  • Client documentation
  • Documentation
  • Patient transportation
  • Care plan assessment
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Patient transport
  • Care plan adherence
  • Medication organization
  • Schedule management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Progress documentation
  • State Driver's license

Additional Information

I delivered News papers In the late 70s Early eighties I always got to know my route pretty good.

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Addus Home Health Care
09.2023 - Current

SSDI

Social Security
04.1997 - 11.2024

None - Criminal Justice

Colorado Technical University

Diploma - General Studies

Holludaysburg
Stephen Staniszewski