Gracie Barrus
Burnsville
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Carolina Home Care, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through emotional support and meticulous attention to personal hygiene, ensuring comfort and safety for all clients. Committed to promoting independence and dignity in care.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Carolina Home Care
Forest City, NC
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress reports.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
CNA
Willow Ridge Assisted Living
Forest City, NC
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in mobility and transportation of residents, ensuring safety during transfers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
CNA
Smoky Ridge Health & Rehab
Burnsville, NC
08.2023 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in mobility and transportation of residents, ensuring safety during transfers.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
CNA
Madison Health And Rehab
Mars Hill, NC
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
No Degree - Business Administration
Mayland Community College
Spruce Pine, NCHigh School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School
Burnsville, NCSkills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
CPR
Timeline
CNA
Smoky Ridge Health & Rehab
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Willow Ridge Assisted Living
01.2022 - 05.2022
CNA
Madison Health And Rehab
07.2021 - 12.2021
Home Health Aide
Carolina Home Care
No Degree - Business Administration
Mayland Community College
High School Diploma -
Mountain Heritage High School