Heather Williams
Franklin
Summary
I have worked in this field taking care of clients for over 20 years. I enjoy helping people live as close to a normal life as possible. I have worked with a variety of clients from assisted care to full care. I have worked with the elderly, raised 5 children in combined family home. I also help raise an autistic child as well. I am a great team player and adapt quickly always putting client care first. I will be an amazing addition to your care team.
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction.
Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Helping Hands Home Health Care
Hermitage
05.2024 - Current
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Caregiver
Grandview Health Care
Oil City
06.1994 - 12.1995
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
CNA
Presbyterian Health care
Oil City
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
CNA
Barretts mannor
Oil City
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
Education
CNA Certification - Health Care
Red Cross
Oil City, PA05-1994
Certification - Health Care
Cpr Certificatiln
Red Cross05-1994
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient transportation
- Care plan implementation
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Safety awareness
- Effective communication
- Emotional support
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Documentation
- Time management
- Patient assessments
- Special needs care
- Reliability and punctuality
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Dependable and responsible
- Behavior redirection
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Community activities
- Basic housekeeping
- Complex Problem-solving
- Dining room support
- Alzheimer's care
- Medical record-keeping
- Patient care
- Empathetic listening
- ADL assistance
- Incident reporting
- Housekeeping tasks
- Autism support
- Compassionate communication
- Lifting and transferring
- Client transportation
- Compassion and empathy
- Strong ethics
- Care plan adherence
- Records management
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient mobility assistance
- Daily living activities assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Respectful and compassionate
- Transportation services
- First aid and safety
- Social interaction
- Heavy lifting
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate client care
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Incapacitation care
- End-of-life care
- Chronic illness management
- Dementia care
- State regulations
- Compassionate care
- Progress documentation
- Elderly care
- HIPAA compliance
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Caregiver
Helping Hands Home Health Care
05.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Grandview Health Care
06.1994 - 12.1995
CNA
Presbyterian Health care
CNA
Barretts mannor
CNA Certification - Health Care
Red Cross
Certification - Health Care
Cpr Certificatiln