Andrea Ryan
Ossining,NY
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with a track record of providing compassionate care, highlighted by a tenure at FirstLight Home Care. Skilled in patient care, including vital signs monitoring and personal hygiene assistance, and adept at creating engaging activities tailored to client interests. Excelled in sensitive communication, significantly enhancing patient comfort and well-being.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
FirstLight Home Care
01.2012 - Current
- Assist clients with meal preparation, household tasks, hygiene, transportation to activities/doctors appointments
- Plan recreational activities according to client's interests
- Remind and monitor client's daily medication intake
- Uses sensitive communication techniques when working with dementia patients
- Record and report the client's physical condition, behavior or appearance to supervisor
- Submit all paperwork and documentation to supervisor accurately and on time
Volunteer Assistant
The Wartburg Adult Care Community
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Restocked, replenished and maintained merchandise in the gift shop
- Created holiday decorations to display throughout the center
- Helped with residents transportation and assisted with activities
- Assisted residents with occupational therapy sessions
- Maintain a safe environment for residents
Cashier Assistant
Stop and Shop
01.2009 - 01.2012
- Provided excellent customer service and positive shopping experience
- Assisted cashier with customer's merchandise
Volunteer Assistant
Andrus on Hudson
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Interacted with residents on a daily basis, activities include: music, games, current events and conversation
- Competent in explaining activities to individuals with different capabilities
- Assisted with coordinating transportation to and from activities, meals and religious services
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Arts
Concordia College
Bronxville, NY12.2010
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Housekeeping
- Bathing assistance
- Mobility support
- Recording vital signs
- Dressing assistance
Timeline
Home Health Aide
FirstLight Home Care
01.2012 - Current
Volunteer Assistant
The Wartburg Adult Care Community
01.2011 - 01.2013
Cashier Assistant
Stop and Shop
01.2009 - 01.2012
Volunteer Assistant
Andrus on Hudson
01.2008 - 01.2010
Bachelor's Degree - Bachelor of Arts
Concordia College
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