Ashley Miller
West Lafayette
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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels
West Lafayette
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- 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.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- 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.
- 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.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Ensured a safe living environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to improve client care strategies.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs and care plans.
- Provided companionship to clients, fostering emotional well-being and support.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and activities completed.
Security Officer
Securitas
Lafayette
06.2022 - 06.2023
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- I work all post inside and outside the facility.
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of individuals and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and prevent suspicious activities on site.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, ensuring effective resolution procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and visitor information.
- Implemented access control measures to manage entry and exit of individuals.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries and concerns.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
- Inspected fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly charged and operational.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations, or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
Education
Certification - CS
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA01.2026
GED -
Catskill Highschool
Catskill, NY05-2011
Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Childcare
- Babysitting
- Toddler Care
- Infant Care
- Meal Preparation
- Nannying
- Autism Experience
- Caregiving
- Applied Behavior Analysis
- Special Needs
- Senior Care
- Home Care
- Cooking
- Nursing
- Teaching
- Home health
- Acute care
- Critical care experience
- Security
- Patient care
- Health education
- Safety protocols
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Incident reporting
- Documentation skills
- Ambulation assistance
- Crisis intervention
Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels
07.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Securitas
06.2022 - 06.2023
Certification - CS
Harvard University
GED -
Catskill Highschool