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Aretha Warner

New York,NY

Summary

Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

HHA

Friends For Life Home Care Agency
09.2021 - Current
  • Trained new HHA staff members on best practices for patient care delivery and documentation procedures.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Managed accurate medical records for each patient, maintaining confidentiality while providing essential information for healthcare providers.
  • Boosted patient morale with a positive attitude, effective communication, and active listening skills to address concerns and validate emotions.
  • Enhanced patient recovery by assisting with physical therapy exercises and mobility support.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Increased patient satisfaction levels by consistently going above-and-beyond in providing exceptional care tailored to individual preferences.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Administered medications accurately and on time, ensuring optimal treatment effectiveness.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
  • Managed household chores such as laundry, meal preparation, and light cleaning, allowing clients to focus on their health and wellbeing.
  • Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' conditions at home and responding quickly to potential issues.
  • Supported clients with cognitive impairments through engaging mental exercises designed to maintain brain health and function.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and selfconfidence.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.

Education

GED -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School
GA
02.2024

No Degree - Diploma in Nurse Aide Studies

Computer World
05.2018

Skills

  • Records Management
  • Care Plan Management
  • Heartsaver CPR AED
  • Errands Running
  • Communication abilities
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Progress Documentation
  • Dressing and grooming
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Medication Administration
  • Diabetic Health Management
  • Data Entry
  • Daily Charting
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Emotional Support
  • Meal Preparation
  • Toileting support
  • Medical Charting
  • Special Needs Care
  • Laundry services
  • Housekeeping
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Client documentation
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Recreational Activities
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Elder Care
  • Dressing assistance
  • Administering Medications
  • Bathing Support
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Home Care Aide (HCA)
  • Wound Care
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Medical Terminology
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Dementia Care
  • Patient Care
  • Home Health Aide
  • [Language] Fluency
  • Feeding Assistance

Timeline

HHA

Friends For Life Home Care Agency
09.2021 - Current

GED -

Cornerstone Christian Correspondence School

No Degree - Diploma in Nurse Aide Studies

Computer World
Aretha Warner