Amber Gillett
Erie
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Aveanna Heathcare
Erie
03.2023 - Current
- My job requirements are helping patients transfer out of bed, use the bathroom, help them bathe, helping administer medication, if they use a bed pan helping them to use the bed pan, changing bedding, giving a bed bath. if required to take a bed bath. I help patients with their daily tasks for the day so they can live more stress free comfortable lives. Attending care plan meetings with their care team.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-being.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients at home.
- Educated patients and families on health management and safety protocols.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored and documented patient health status and vital signs.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare team regarding patient care plans.
Education
General Education Diploma
Erie, PennsylvaniaSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan execution
- Care plan management
- Care plan adherence
- Care plan coordination
- Client safety
- First aid and safety
- Pain management
- Wound care
- Mobility support
- Ambulation assistance
- Mobility activities
- Patient lifting techniques
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Patient transportation
- Household management
- Meal preparation
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Health education
- Emotional support
- Psychological support
- Behavioral management
- Behavioral support
- Behavior redirection
- Exercise program support
- Safety compliance
- Safety procedures
- Home safety assessments
- Clinical documentation
- Client documentation
- Progress documentation
- Effective communication
- Compassionate client care
- Compassionate engagement
- Trust building
- Problem solving
- Emotional intelligence
- State regulations
- Community activities
- Light housekeeping
- Housekeeping
- Schedule management
- Patient support
- Bedside care
- Recording vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Light housekeeping
- Community activities
- Home safety assessments
- Patient transport
- Ambulation techniques
- Safety procedures
- Clinical documentation
- Care plan management
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Aveanna Heathcare
03.2023 - Current
General Education Diploma