Susan Saltman
Spring City,PA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver offer years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
Rite At Home
Pottstown, PA
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Home Health Care Provider
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Central California
03.2020 - 02.2022
- 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.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- 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.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- 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.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- 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.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
Home Health Aide
Firely Pediatrics
Harleysville, PA
01.2009 - 01.2020
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- 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.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- 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.
- 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.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
Education
Montgomery County Community College
Blue Bell, PAHigh School Diploma -
Boyertown Area Senior High School
Boyertown, PASkills
- Client Documentation
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Sanitizing Surfaces
- Observational Skills
- Client Consulting
- Housekeeping
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
Accomplishments
Experience in Hospice Care
Additional Information
US Army 1985-1988 Honorable discharge
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
Rite At Home
04.2022 - Current
Home Health Care Provider
Home Instead Senior Care Home
03.2020 - 02.2022
Home Health Aide
Firely Pediatrics
01.2009 - 01.2020
Montgomery County Community College
High School Diploma -
Boyertown Area Senior High School