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Allison Ross

Home Health Aide
Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Committed Home Health Aide offers more than 20 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and housekeeping.

Caring Home Health Aide, dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies.

Seeking to obtain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Home At Last
NYC, NY
02.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

Home Health Aide

Americare, Inc.
Brooklyn, , NY
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

Care Provider

Essential Care Agency
Georgetown, Guyana
02.2016 - 10.2016
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.

Sole Caregiver

Self
Georgetown, Guyana
04.2003 - 06.2014
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Nurse Aide

Palms Geriatric Home
Georgetown, Guyana
05.1998 - 07.2001
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

Childcare Worker

Red Cross Children's Convalescent Home
Georgetown, Guyana
04.1994 - 08.1997
  • Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
  • Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
  • Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
  • Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.
  • Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
  • Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.

Education

Homecare

Americare, Inc
Brooklyn, NY
10.2020

Skills

  • Linens Management
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Laundry Washing, Drying and Ironing
  • Household Support
  • Patient and Compassionate
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Conditions Assessment
  • Client Relationship and Rapport
  • Dietary Orders Compliance
  • Bathing Support
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Home At Last
02.2021 - Current

Home Health Aide

Americare, Inc.
10.2020 - 08.2021

Care Provider

Essential Care Agency
02.2016 - 10.2016

Sole Caregiver

Self
04.2003 - 06.2014

Nurse Aide

Palms Geriatric Home
05.1998 - 07.2001

Childcare Worker

Red Cross Children's Convalescent Home
04.1994 - 08.1997

Homecare

Americare, Inc

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