Ann Mathews
Lakehurst,NJ
Summary
Committed Certified Home Health Aide offering over 22 years of successful experience in home healthcare. Committed to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Home Health Aide
A Better Home Care
Jackson, NJ
04.2017 - 01.2019
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients with diabetes and heart conditions to promote better nutrition.
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly.
- Supported patients with limited physical skills to help with dressing, grooming and feeding needs.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Certified Home Health Aide
Janet Brown
Brick, NJ
05.2010 - 08.2016
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and other errands.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies within home settings resulting in reduced incidence of falls among elderly clients.
- Transported patients to medical appointments as needed, ensuring timely access to necessary healthcare services.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School
Lakewood, NJ2004
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Progress documentation
- Professional bedside manner
- One-on-one instruction
- Qualified daily living activity assistant
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Diabetes and nutrition education
- Feeding assistance
Certification
- Home Health Aid Certified (HHA) since 2008
Timeline
Certified Home Health Aide
A Better Home Care
04.2017 - 01.2019
Certified Home Health Aide
Janet Brown
05.2010 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Lakewood High School