Angela Forson
Bronx,NY
Summary
Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Care
Stamford, CT
07.2021 - 09.2023
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Home Health Aide
Elder Care Homecare Inc
NY , NY
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Home Health Aide
Bayshore Home Healthcare Inc.
Bayshore , NY
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
Education
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Kumasi Polytechnic
Kumasi - GhanaCertification - Home Health Aide
ABC Training Center
Fordham,Bronx New York 12.2018
Bachelor Of Science In Accounting - Accounting
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administr
Accra-Ghana 11.2011
Skills
- Personal Grooming Care
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Assessment
- Household Support
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- Bachelor Of Science In Accounting
- Higher National Diploma
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Elder Care Homecare Inc
02.2023 - 05.2023
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Care
07.2021 - 09.2023
Home Health Aide
Bayshore Home Healthcare Inc.
02.2019 - 06.2022
Higher National Diploma - Accounting
Kumasi Polytechnic
Certification - Home Health Aide
ABC Training Center
Bachelor Of Science In Accounting - Accounting
Ghana Institute of Management And Public Administr
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