ALMA AMARO
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication administration, and health education for patients' families. Notable for ability to create comfortable environments while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrated impact in improving patient well-being through consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Star Of Texas Hospice Power By Uplift Hospice
Houston
07.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas and equipment.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
HHA/CNA
Village Hospice
League City
01.2024 - 07.2024
- Provided care consistent with written instructions
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, advancement
- Assisted with ambulation and exercise
- Reported any problems and changes in the patient's condition to Hospice Nurse
- Provides personal care, rehabilitative, support services, observation of patient; written and verbal communication; quality improvement / quality assurance activities; records management
- Follows verbal and written directions provided by the Registered Nurse or Registered Therapist, dependent upon the type of assignment including assisting with personal hygiene, assisting with ambulation and exercise, assisting with medications that are ordinarily self-administered (as allowed according to state regulations)
- Assists in the implementation of a realistic, goal-oriented Plan of Care
- Observes, records, and reports significant changes in the status of the client (i.e. pain or fever, etc) and/or family to Supervisor
- Accurately records his/her observations and completed tasks
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patients, health care staff, and documentation
- Provided personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare staff.
- Maintained cleanliness in patient environments, promoting hygiene and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care plans.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in daily logs.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
CNA/ HHA
Encompass Health & Hospice
Houston
09.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Documented patient care activities in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Trained new staff on caregiving procedures and best practices.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
CNA/HHA
Resolutions Hospice
02.2015 - 06.2018
- Provides personal care, rehabilitative, support services, observation of patient; written and verbal communication; quality improvement / quality assurance activities; records management
- Follows verbal and written directions provided by the Registered Nurse, dependent upon the type of assignment including assisting with personal hygiene, assisting with ambulation and exercise, assisting with medications that are ordinarily self-administered (as allowed according to state regulations)
- Assists in the implementation of a realistic, goal-oriented Plan of Care
- Observes, records, and reports significant changes in the status of the client (i.e. pain or fever, etc) and/or family to Supervisor
- Accurately records his/her observations and completed tasks
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patients, health care staff, and documentation
- Performs additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director of PT Services
- Documented patient behaviors and changes in symptoms.
- Bathed and groomed patients, changed bedding, and provided basic patient care.
- Assessed vitals, noted information, and reported major changes to lead R.N.
- Trained in Hospice/Alzheimer's Care.
CAN
Harbor Hospice
02.2013 - 06.2015
- Provides personal care, rehabilitative, support services, observation of patient; written and verbal communication; quality improvement / quality assurance activities; records management
- Follows verbal and written directions provided by the Registered Nurse, dependent upon the type of assignment including assisting with personal hygiene, assisting with ambulation and exercise, assisting with medications that are ordinarily self-administered (as allowed according to state regulations)
- Assists in the implementation of a realistic, goal-oriented Plan of Care
- Observes, records, and reports significant changes in the status of the client (i.e. pain or fever, etc) and/or family to Supervisor
- Accurately records his/her observations and completed tasks
- Maintains confidentiality regarding patients, health care staff, and documentation
- Performs additional duties as assigned by Supervisor or Director of PT Services
- Documented patient behaviors and changes in symptoms.
- Bathed and groomed patients, changed bedding, and provided basic patient care.
- Assessed vitals, noted information, and reported major changes to lead R.N.
- Trained in Hospice/Alzheimer's Care.
Education
High School - General Studies
SamRayburn High School
06.2003
Skills
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals
- Excellent observation and communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
- Compliance with accepted professional standards and practices
- Demonstrates tact, patience and good personal hygiene
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
- Ability to work within an interdisciplinary setting
- Ability to complete Aide Competency Evaluation Skills Checklist and Written Skills Test
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Ability to read, write and follow instructions and document care given
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Customer service
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Dressing assistance
- Documentation
- Feeding assistance
Certification
- BLS
- CNA LICENSE
- DRIVER LICENSE
Timeline
CNA
Star Of Texas Hospice Power By Uplift Hospice
07.2024 - Current
HHA/CNA
Village Hospice
01.2024 - 07.2024
CNA/ HHA
Encompass Health & Hospice
09.2019 - 09.2021
CNA/HHA
Resolutions Hospice
02.2015 - 06.2018
CAN
Harbor Hospice
02.2013 - 06.2015
High School - General Studies
SamRayburn High School
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