John

About John

Hi ! My name is John Gfoeller.  I am a home health aide, serving in Toledo, Ohio and the surrounding suburbs.  BACKGROUND : I have over 7 years experience serving in home health and hospice (since January, 2018). I also have some past experience serving in nursing homes (as an STNA/CNA). Most of my clients have been elderly. Some clients had dementia (due to Alzheimer's or a stroke).  Other clients had other chronic diseases or medical conditions:  MS, Parkinson's, heart disease, COPD, arthritis, post-stroke weakness or paralysis, type 2 diabetes, schitzophrenia, chronic pain since an injury, etc.   I got into healthcare by helping my mother after her stroke. I discovered that I like taking care of people and their health. Now I am doing so professionally.  My mission as a home health aide is to keep the client safe, clean, and comfortable, while respecting the client's dignity and free will. I also try to provide a break (respite) to the family caregiver.  SKILLS :  • Toileting (clean-up after incontinence and/or helping a client use the toilet, bedside commode, Foley bag, suprapubic catheter) • Bathing (showers, chair baths, bed baths, brushing teeth, denture care, shaving) • Dressing (clothing, canula) • Moving (gait belt, walker/rollator, wheelchair, transfer-board, stand-lift, Hoyer lift) • Eating (cooking, prompting, queuing, feeding) • Taking Vital Signs  • Activities of Daily Living / ADLs (housekeeping, deep-cleaning, errands, appointments, etc.) • I also practice "soft skills" such as compassion, kindness, listening, communication, a holistic mindset, advocacy for the client when necessary, remaining HIPAA compliant, a strong work ethic, and (if asked) spiritual ministry. HIRING I am available for direct hire (at $20/hour), through this website. I am also available through a home health agency, Village Caregiving, at  https://villagecaregiving.com/village-caregiving-of-toledo/ . (Agencies, I am also listed on Indeed.com ) Thank you for your time.  -- John