Lisa McIver
Searcy
Summary
Compassionate Home Care Aide with extensive experience at White River Area Agency On Aging, skilled in meal preparation and patient transportation. Successfully enhanced clients' quality of life through personalized care and emotional support, fostering independence and well-being. Committed to maintaining high standards of hygiene and promoting nutritious meal plans for optimal health.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Aide
White River Area Agency On Aging
06.2016 - Current
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Utilized adaptive equipment as needed to assist patients in completing daily tasks safely and effectively.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Promoted mental stimulation by engaging patients in meaningful conversations and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and personalized home care services.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Education
Riverview High School
Searcy, ARMedical Coding & Billing
Purdue University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Meal preparation
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Patient transportation
- Housekeeping
- Patient care
- Care plan adherence
- Compassionate client care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- State Driver's license
- Dressing assistance
- Patient transport
- Interpersonal communication
- Light housekeeping
- Documentation
- Mobility support
- ADL support
- Nutrition management
- Ambulation assistance
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Care plan implementation
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Patient lifting techniques
- Personal care services
- Toileting assistance
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Personal care aide
- Home care aide (HCA)
- Emotional support and companionship
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Elder care
- Medical terminology
- Bathing support
Certification
Medical coding and billing
Timeline
Home Care Aide
White River Area Agency On Aging
06.2016 - Current
Riverview High School
Medical Coding & Billing
Purdue University
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