Susan Burns
Terre Haute,Brazil
Summary
Experienced in working in an environment of handling confidential paperwork, and providing quality patient care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HHA/Attendant
Help At Home
Terre Haute, IN
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided assistance for client, to transfer to and from wheelchair.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client.
- Made 3 meals a day for client
- Cleaned clients home, and washed laundry.
- Provided transportation for client to and from appointments, or to shop.
- Communicated with client using alphabet sign language.
Private Caregiver
Arleen Bender
Clinton, IN
03.2020 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patient by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patient.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individual to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted patient with self-administered medications.
- Built strong relationship with client to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Childcare Provider
Little Life Early Learning
Terre Haute, IN
08.2022 - 05.2023
- Changed babies every 2 hours, or as needed. Fed babies their bottles, and baby food. Monitored babies during nap time.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Developed age-appropriate activities for babies.
- Changed babies every 2 hours, or as needed. Fed babies their bottles, and baby food
- Facilitated learning through play, stories and outdoor activities for successful child outcomes.
Home Health Hospice Aide
Southerncare Hospice
Terre Haute, IN
01.2015 - 07.2020
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cloverleaf Healthcare Of Knightsville
Knightsville, IN
12.2013 - 01.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Diploma - English Composition
Northview High Schoool
Brazil, IN, Brazil, USA05-1986
Skills
Calm and level-headed under duress
Quick problem solver
General housekeeping ability
Medical terminology knowledge
Valid Indiana driver's license
Charting expertise
Reliable transportation
Understands medical procedures
Trained in grooming and bathing assistance
Documentation procedures expert
Take vitals
Dependable
Attention to detail
Fast learner
Certification
HHA/Attendant Certification
HHA2404057
Timeline
HHA/Attendant
Help At Home
07.2024 - Current
Childcare Provider
Little Life Early Learning
08.2022 - 05.2023
Private Caregiver
Arleen Bender
03.2020 - Current
Home Health Hospice Aide
Southerncare Hospice
01.2015 - 07.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Cloverleaf Healthcare Of Knightsville
12.2013 - 01.2015
Diploma - English Composition
Northview High Schoool