Alicea Duesbury
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
To secure a professionally rewarding position that offers opportunity to strengthen the skills acquired through eduction and experience.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
HamaspikCare
Spring Valley, New York
03.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- help accompanied them to their medical appointments
Nursing Assistant
Phaxis LLC/ Rutland Nursing home
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - 02.2024
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Nursing Assistant
Regional Care Network/ Brooklyn center
Brooklyn, NY
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Maintained clean and neat environment in patient care area, checked and restocked supplies and handled linen management and trash removal.
Home Health Aide
A Plus Care Home Care Agency
Brooklyn , NY
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medistar Personal
Brooklyn , NY
05.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and giving them what ever they need
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep The RNs informed of changes.
Home Health Aide
Partners In Care Inc.
New York, NY
10.2015 - 04.2018
- Assisting home bound patients with activities of daily living including but not limited to bathing, dressing, grooming, hygiene (personal and dental). Meal planning, preparation and feeding. Assist with therapeutic exercises and medication reminders. Escort to and from medical appointments. Monitor emotional, physical and mental well-being; reporting abnormal findings. Assist with light housekeeping, laundry, shopping and running errands.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Healthcare
Brooklyn , NY
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Engaged in housekeeping tasks by replacing linens and cleaning and sanitizing patient rooms.
- Cared for average of 10-15 patients per shift in a facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
Server
Cosi Restaurant
New York, NY
04.2014 - 02.2015
- Took and served customer orders.
- Greeted and maintained relationships with regular customers.
- Helped customers place orders, explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Replenished food items and other supplies, which included paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
Concession Stand Worker
Regal Cinemas
New York, NY
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Prepared quality products while maintaining proper food safety practices, portion control and presentation within service goal times.
- Cooked and packaged large batches of food prepared to order or kept hot until needed.
- Maintained high standards of customer service in high-volume, fast-paced operations.
- Used cash register to tender change and process cash and credit card payments.
- Maintained clean and tidy service area by scrubbing and polishing counters, steaming tables and cleaning glasses and dishes.
- Followed food safety procedures outlined in company policies and health and sanitation regulations to prevent food borne illness.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant License - Nursing Assistance
Access Careers
Brooklyn, NY07.2015
High School Diploma -
Edward R Murrow High School
Brooklyn, NY06.2013
Skills
- Computer literate
- Recording Vital Signs
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Observing Responses
Timeline
Home Health Aide
HamaspikCare
03.2024 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Phaxis LLC/ Rutland Nursing home
09.2022 - 02.2024
Nursing Assistant
Regional Care Network/ Brooklyn center
07.2021 - 08.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Medistar Personal
05.2018 - 03.2020
Home Health Aide
A Plus Care Home Care Agency
04.2018 - 07.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Quality Healthcare
06.2016 - 01.2017
Home Health Aide
Partners In Care Inc.
10.2015 - 04.2018
Server
Cosi Restaurant
04.2014 - 02.2015
Concession Stand Worker
Regal Cinemas
11.2013 - 02.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant License - Nursing Assistance
Access Careers
High School Diploma -
Edward R Murrow High School
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