home health aide resume example with 10+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
resumesample@example.com
(555) 432-1000,
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105
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Professional Summary
Iāve been working in the medical field for over 10 plus years Graduating high school and going immediately to a nursing school for HHA , Than working in the Nursing homes and hospital as an intern I knew I would absolutely love my job . I love taking care of elderly patients and giving them the help that they need and deserve and helping them to live out their time comfortably in a nursing home setting or at home while also helping them to maintain a healthy balance to keep them happy . I think being a nurse and caregiver is what I was destined to be . Giving patients whether old or young the experience of not being judged by their illness is my specialty helping them to keep there mental stability is very important to me as well as their physical health ,Cooking and cleaning are also fun for me and comes naturally so I wonāt mind having clients/patients who need help in those areas. Overall I love and enjoy helping to heal people.
Skills
Friendly, easy to get along with , attentive and very clean . Loves cooking and making meals , values patientās needs and concerns. Extremely helpful and organized.
Education
Jamaica High School Jamaica, NYExpected in 05/2007 ā āHigh School: - GPA:
Majored in Health
5 Star Training Center Miami , FLExpected in 11/2017 ā āHHA:Health Aide - GPA:
Work History
Always Best Care - Home Health Aide Plano, TX, 07/2017 - 03/2020
Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
Tutera Senior Living - Private Care Giver Chicago, IL, 11/2014 - 02/2020
Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
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.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Integrated Type program, utilizing student feedback to boost organization's overall mission and objectives.
Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Encouraged patients to discuss experiences in group and individual settings.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
Frank Benjamin - Hospice Aide City, STATE, 06/2007 - 04/2011
Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
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