Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Additional Information
Timeline
Generic

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
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
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
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, PA

High School Diploma -

Boyertown Area Senior High School
Boyertown, PA

Skills

  • 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

Similar Profiles

CREATE PROFILE
Susan Saltman