Home Health Aide Resume Example Access Services

HOME HEALTH AIDE

Summary

Certified N Assistant offering 22 years of experience in healthcare environments. Excellent time management abilities with compassionate bedside manner and astute observational skills. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Skills

Care plan management
Compassionate client care
Client safety and first aid

Administering medication
Client documentation
Community activities

Experience

Home Health Aide - Access Services (Orwigsburg, PA)June 2000 - January 2008

Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed array of other household chores to assist clients.
Completed data entries in charts and logbooks to document client progress.
Assisted patients with transitioning between beds, wheelchairs and automobiles, providing consistent and safe mobility support.
Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to efficiently handle basic needs.
Maintained patient hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
Assisted patients with such tasks as [Task] and [Task] each [Timeframe] to alleviate burden on family members.
Administered personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including [Type] and [Type] and kept watchful eye for side effects.
Supervised frequent activities such as medication and personal hygiene to ensure safety.
Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions, reporting any health concerns or behavioral changes.
Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Mariner Hospial (Tavernier, FL)February 2008 - June 2011

Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Used mobility devices and equipment to carefully and transport patients.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Provided personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Monitored and replenished medical supply inventory, facilitating optimal availability for patient care.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.

Certified Nursing Assistant - Lehigh Valley Health Network (Pottsville, Pennsylvania)November 2011 - September 2019

Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to carefully and transport patients.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort.
Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.

Education and Training

High School DiplomaJune 1989Blue Moutain High School, Schuylkill Haven, PA

Some College (No Degree) in NursingReading Nursing School of Health And Science , Reading, PA

Certifications

CPR certified through American Heart Association
CNA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Access Services
Mariner Hospial
Lehigh Valley Health Network

School Attended

Blue Moutain High School
Reading Nursing School of Health And Science

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