Ana L Evanko
Dover ,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CHHA with extensive experience at HomeWatch CareGivers Inc skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client independence through personalized care plans and emotional support, fostering trust and effective communication. Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance in all caregiving activities. Caring Home health dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Compassionate caregiver offers 25 years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Knowledgeable home help aide] with solid background in providing compassionate and efficient care to patients. Proven ability to support daily living activities and ensure patient comfort. Demonstrated reliability and exceptional interpersonal skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CHHA
Home Wacht CareGiver Inc
11.2021 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, including bathing, grooming, and meal preparation.
- Assisted clients with mobility and daily living activities to enhance independence and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in client conditions to healthcare professionals.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients, fostering trust and communication.
- Implemented personalized care plans tailored to individual client needs and preferences.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and safety standards during caregiving tasks.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate effective care strategies for clients.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early on for prompt intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
- Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Promoted patient mobility by assisting with exercises and ambulation, reducing the risk of injury or complications from prolonged immobility.
- Administered prescribed medications to patients as directed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to treatment plans.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating a clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
- Communicated effectively both verbally written communication keeping everyone involved informed about ongoing progress changes related patient''s care plan.
- Educated family members on patient care techniques, empowering them to support their loved ones more effectively.
- Provided emotional support to patients during times of stress or illness, fostering resilience and mental wellbeing.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Recorded accurate patient information and updated medical records, facilitating effective communication among the healthcare team members.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within home settings resulting in reduced incidence of falls among elderly clients.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Assisted healthcare providers during visits enabling smoother examinations leading improved diagnosis accuracy.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and preferences, supporting optimal nutrition for overall health improvement.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Transported patients to medical appointments as needed, ensuring timely access to necessary healthcare services.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Maintained patient safety by closely monitoring their health status and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
- Managed wound care for patients following physician instructions, promoting efficient healing processes and preventing infection risks.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals ensuring all parties are informed on updates related to the client''s health and wellbeing.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health changes accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and health management strategies.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for clients.
- Trained new aides on best practices in personal care and client communication.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, making recommendations for adjustments in care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing clients' mental well-being.
CHHA
Senior Home Care Services
10.2019 - 09.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health changes accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing clients' mental well-being.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and health management strategies.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for clients.
- Trained new aides on best practices in personal care and client communication.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating a clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
- Provided emotional support to patients during times of stress or illness, fostering resilience and mental wellbeing.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Recorded accurate patient information and updated medical records, facilitating effective communication among the healthcare team members.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Transported patients to medical appointments as needed, ensuring timely access to necessary healthcare services.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and preferences, supporting optimal nutrition for overall health improvement.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained patient safety by closely monitoring their health status and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
- Acted as a liaison between patients, families, and healthcare professionals ensuring all parties are informed on updates related to the client''s health and wellbeing.
- Managed wound care for patients following physician instructions, promoting efficient healing processes and preventing infection risks.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
CHHA
Bayada Home Health
09.2005 - 05.2017
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health changes accurately.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing clients' mental well-being.
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and health management strategies.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for clients.
- Trained new aides on best practices in personal care and client communication.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, making recommendations for adjustments in care plans.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early on for prompt intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating a clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
- Promoted patient mobility by assisting with exercises and ambulation, reducing the risk of injury or complications from prolonged immobility.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
- Communicated effectively both verbally written communication keeping everyone involved informed about ongoing progress changes related patient''s care plan.
- Recorded accurate patient information and updated medical records, facilitating effective communication among the healthcare team members.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Transported patients to medical appointments as needed, ensuring timely access to necessary healthcare services.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and preferences, supporting optimal nutrition for overall health improvement.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Managed wound care for patients following physician instructions, promoting efficient healing processes and preventing infection risks.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Delivered top-notch care for children with developmental disabilities, acquired illnesses or injuries.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
CHHA
Loving Care Agency INC
02.2005 - 07.2008
- Educated families on caregiving techniques and health management strategies.
- Trained new aides on best practices in personal care and client communication.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, making recommendations for adjustments in care plans.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and preferences, supporting optimal nutrition for overall health improvement.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Maintained patient safety by closely monitoring their health status and promptly addressing any concerns or changes in condition.
- Managed wound care for patients following physician instructions, promoting efficient healing processes and preventing infection risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventive breast examinations.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health changes accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing clients' mental well-being.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment for clients.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, identifying potential health issues early on for prompt intervention by medical professionals when necessary.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
- Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liceo Justo A. Facio
Costarica San Jose 12-1982
Skills
- Errands running
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- First aid and safety
- Recording vital signs
- Dressing assistance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Transportation assistance
- Client documentation
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Patient transport
- Medication administration
- Transfer techniques
- Behavioral management
- Interpersonal communication
- Light housekeeping
- Behavior redirection
- Patient transportation
- Ambulation assistance
- Care plan management
- Laundry services
- Care plan assessment
- Case management
- Progress documentation
- Care plan adherence
- Nutrition management
- Physical therapy support
- Clinical quality program standards
- Client safety and first aid
- State regulations
- Range of motion exercises
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Toileting assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Community activities
- Personal care services
- Behavioral support
- Patient education
- Safety procedures
- Wound care
- Bedside care
- Pain management
- Mobility support
- Infection control
- Documentation
- Medication organization
- Crisis intervention
- [State] Driver's license
- Problem-solving abilities
- Elder care
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Emotional support and companionship
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Bathing support
- Excellent communication
- Activities of daily living (adls)
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Personal care
- Decision-making
- Compassionate care
- Daily charting
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Relationship building
- Breathing treatments
- Basic housekeeping
- Dementia care
- Problem-solving
- Patient lifting techniques
- Schedule management
- Medical terminology and equipment
Certification
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- Certified
- Licensed CHHA
- Windows 98, word and Excel
- County College ESL
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CHHA
Home Wacht CareGiver Inc
11.2021 - Current
CHHA
Senior Home Care Services
10.2019 - 09.2021
CHHA
Bayada Home Health
09.2005 - 05.2017
CHHA
Loving Care Agency INC
02.2005 - 07.2008
High School Diploma -
Liceo Justo A. Facio