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Kathleen Mitchell

Kathleen Mitchell

Home Health Care Aide/ Administrative Assistant
Willow Beach,ON

Summary

Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and assisting in self administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Indecare/Honor
09.2011 - 08.2023
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • 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.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.

Office Technician

Employment Development Department
03.2021 - 02.2023
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages from claimants to office staff.
  • Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
  • Created and maintained detailed records of all office activities.
  • Assisted claimants requesting payments on unemployment claims, identification verification, certifications and assisted with technical issues with claimant's portals.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dunbarton High School
Pickering, ON
05.1989

Skills

  • Household Chores
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • ADL Support
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Medical Reminders
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Mobility Support
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Dietary Needs
  • Community Activities
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Home Health and Hospice
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Report Observations
  • Bed Transfers
  • Daily Charting
  • Assisted Living

Timeline

Office Technician

Employment Development Department
03.2021 - 02.2023

Home Health Aide

Indecare/Honor
09.2011 - 08.2023

High School Diploma -

Dunbarton High School

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