Darlene Fedder
Somerset, PA ***01
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
• Talented Owner with excellent marketing, customer service and facility oversight skills and more than 30+ years of experience. Highly effective and comfortable working with people at all levels in organization.
• Dedicated Home Health Aid brings 6-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
• Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. EXPERIENCE
Owner/Operator Self-employeed
Bloomsburg,PA July 1998 - April 2021
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Provided Home Cleaning services
• Provided Home Health Care services through Area of Aging
• Provided Landscaping services
Home Health Aide Family Care Home Health Agency
Bloomsburg, PA - May 2012 - May 2016
• Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
• Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
• Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
• Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
• Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
• Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
• Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
• Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
• Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
• Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
EDUCATION
Rockwood Area High School, Rockwood PA GED