Andrea Gallo
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate professional with 11 years of experience as a Paraprofessional and eight years as a Home Health Aide. Skilled in providing essential care and support in educational and home settings. Proven ability to assist students with diverse learning needs,implement behavior plans, and foster a positive learning atmosphere. Proficient in supporting daily living activities for elderly and disabled individuals, including meal preparation,medication reminders , and personal grooming. Strong organizational and communication skills contribute to creating supportive environments and enhancing quality of life through personalized care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Five Star Home Health Care Agency
3044 Coney Island Ave Brooklyn, N.Y. 11235
11.2023 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring clean and organized living space for patients.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst healthcare team.
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
65 Court St, Brooklyn N.Y. 11201
05.2013 - Current
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules, and support lead teacher.
- Improved classroom management by assisting teachers with behavioral interventions and monitoring student progress.
- Supervised students during non-instructional periods such as lunch, recess, or field trips, ensuring safety at all times.
- Enhanced student support by delivering one-on-one and small group assistance in various subjects.
- Supported special education teachers in implementing accommodations and modifications for students with diverse learning needs.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop and implement individualized education plans for students with special needs.
- Prepared instruction materials, constructed bulletin boards, and set up work areas.
Home Health Aide
Helping U Homecare
1897 3rd Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10029
02.2021 - 10.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring clean and organized living space for patients.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Home Health Aide
Freedom Care
749 E. 135th St Suite 105, Bronx, N.Y. 10454
12.2016 - 09.2018
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Maintained clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst healthcare team.
Receptionist Assistant
Department Of Education
65 Court Street, Brooklyn N.Y. 11201
09.2008 - 09.2012
- Resolved customer problems and complaints.
- Managed multi-line telephone system and greeted claimants during office visits.
- Provided exceptional customer service by addressing client concerns professionally and courteously, contributing to welcoming atmosphere.
- Handled sensitive information discreetly while performing administrative duties such as filing paperwork and processing payments.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by efficiently managing front desk tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, and greeting clients.
- Prepared, collected and distributed outgoing and incoming mail and packages.
- Restocked supplies and placed purchase orders to maintain adequate stock levels.
- Completed data entry, tracked resumes and maintained application tracking system.
- Supported Parent Coordinator with finances such as fundraising.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Minor in Early Childhood Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY09.2024
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY01.2019
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- Physical therapy support
- Special Needs Care
- Helping Students with Special Needs
- Effective Communication
- Small Group and Individual Assistance
- Special Education Support
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Five Star Home Health Care Agency
11.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Helping U Homecare
02.2021 - 10.2023
Home Health Aide
Freedom Care
12.2016 - 09.2018
Paraprofessional
Department Of Education
05.2013 - Current
Receptionist Assistant
Department Of Education
09.2008 - 09.2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology And Minor in Early Childhood Education
Lehman College of The City University of New York
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York