Valerie Wisniewski
Manheim,PA
Summary
Qualified professional specializes in personal care and related services under direction, instruction and supervision of registered nurses. History of managing mobility support, administering medications and organizing appointments. Reliable in keeping areas clean and organized to maintain healthy, safe environment.
Compassionate professional in healthcare, particularly skilled in providing exceptional home care support. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients. Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, and personalized care plan adherence. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, using these soft skills to enhance client satisfaction and trust.
Compassionate In-Home Health Care Aide with experience in providing emotional support, physical assistance, and medication administration to patients. Strengths include effective communication, patience, and the ability to adapt to varying patient needs. Significant impact made in previous roles through preventative care measures and enhancing patient quality of life.
Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results.
Compassionate In-Home Health Care Aide known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialized in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at empathy, communication, and patience, ensuring comfort and trust with clients. Prepared to bring specialized skills and soft skills together to provide exceptional in-home care.
Patient-focused Medication Aide with exceptional listening and communication traits. Energetic and amicable with advanced understanding of medications, possible side effects and adverse reactions. Knowledge of applying topical, oral, nasal and sublingual medications. Highly skilled in monitoring vital signs, both post and pre-medication administration.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Health Care Aide
Self-employed
Lititz, Pennsylvania
08.2015 - Current
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate and temperature of patient.
- Responded promptly to all calls for assistance day or night.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
- Planned recreational activities designed to stimulate mental alertness in patients.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Utilized infection control protocols while performing tasks within the home setting.
- Provided emotional support to families dealing with illness of loved one.
- Instructed family members on proper care techniques for their relative.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Assisted elderly patient with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Administered medication according to instructions from physician or nurse.
- Organized paperwork related to insurance claims for medical equipment used during home health visits.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Education
High School Diploma -
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA06-2008
Skills
- Physical therapy support
- Dressing assistance
- Patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Meal preparation
- Errand running
- Housekeeping tasks
- Respite care
- Laundry services
- Catheter care
- Grooming assistance
- Medical equipment operation
- Nutrition support
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate assistance
- Patient transfers
- Fall prevention
- Transportation coordination
Timeline
In-Home Health Care Aide
Self-employed
08.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
James Madison University