Tarah Boersma
Weidman,MI
Summary
Empathetic home health aide with a strong background in personal care and health documentation. Known for exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to improving client quality of life through attentive support and companionship.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Love2Care
Mt. Pleasant, MI
08.2026 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Provided personal care and companionship to clients in their homes.
- Developed trusting relationships to enhance client comfort and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals about client needs.
- Delivered medications according to healthcare provider instructions.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on client dietary requirements.
Security Officer
Soaring Eagle Casino
MT. Plesant, MI
07.2020 - 11.2025
- Monitored casino premises to ensure safety and security of guests and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential hazards and maintain a safe environment.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Validated photo IDs to confirm identity of all guests entering premises. and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted the appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Investigated alarms and secured the premises.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing assistance and support to affected individuals.
- Assisted in training new security staff on protocols and operational procedures.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations and emergency situations.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and safety inspections.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate responses to emergencies.
- Inspected premises for safety hazards to minimize risk of incidents. and took corrective action when necessary.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
Home Health Aide
Green Acres Assisted Living
Mt.Plesant, MI
11.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided personal care and companionship to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Monitored client health by recording vital signs and reporting changes.
- Assisted clients in repositioning in bed, standing, or walking using proper body mechanics techniques. in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals about client needs.
- Developed trusting relationships to enhance client comfort and well-being.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on client dietary requirements.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of client living spaces.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Seniors Care
Grand Rapids, MI
11.2018 - 07.2020
- Provided personal care and companionship to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and mobility support.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
Education
High School Diploma -
Horizons High School
Grand Rapids, MI05-2001
Skills
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Meal preparation
- Infection control
- Safety protocols
- Health records
- Time management
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Love2Care
08.2026 - Current
Security Officer
Soaring Eagle Casino
07.2020 - 11.2025
Home Health Aide
Green Acres Assisted Living
11.2019 - 07.2020
Home Health Aide
Home Instead Seniors Care
11.2018 - 07.2020
High School Diploma -
Horizons High School