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HOME HEALTH AIDE
Professional Summary
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.
Work History
Home Health Aide, 01/2017 to 07/2020Sunrise Senior Living - Stamford , CT
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- 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 document accurately report patient progress.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
- Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Personal Care Assistant, 02/2016 to 12/2016Trinity Health Corporation - Muskegon , MI
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Transported Number patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted any significant changes.
Personal Care Assistant, 05/2006 to 12/2014Trinity Health Corporation - Athens , GA
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Education
High School, 12/1986
Kansenshi Secondary School - City
Accounting, 2000
Association of Accounting Technician - City
Certificate, Certified Nursing Assistant, 2013
Best Care College - City, State
Book Keeping Specialists, 01/2015
Chiron Training Center - City, State
HHA Certificate, 02/2020
Fordham Institute Inc. - City
Skills
Communication ,
Attention to details
Flexibility
Physical stamina
Compassion
Honesty
Patience
Medical knowledge
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School Attended
- Kansenshi Secondary School
- Association of Accounting Technician
- Best Care College
- Chiron Training Center
- Fordham Institute Inc.
Job Titles Held:
- Home Health Aide
- Personal Care Assistant
Degrees
- High School , 12/1986
Accounting , 2000
Certificate , Certified Nursing Assistant 2013
Book Keeping Specialists , 01/2015
HHA Certificate , 02/2020
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