Augustina Sowah
1763 Fulton Avenue Apt 1a The Bronx ,NY
Summary
Dedicated HHA from Personal Touch Home Health Care, excelling in patient care coordination and emotional support. Leveraged advanced transfer techniques and compassionate caregiving to enhance patient comfort and independence. Achieved significant improvements in patient health outcomes by adeptly managing electronic health records and applying effective wound care, embodying a blend of technical proficiency and empathetic patient interaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HHA
Personal Touch Home Health Care
06.2018 - Current
- Managed electronic health records for accurate patient data tracking and care coordination.
- Utilized mobility aids to assist patients with safe transfers and ambulation.
- Applied wound care techniques to promote healing and prevent infections.
- Operated medical equipment to monitor vital signs and support patient health management.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Managed accurate medical records for each patient, maintaining confidentiality while providing essential information for healthcare providers.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering strong relationships and trust.
- Prevented bedsores in immobile clients by regularly repositioning them and ensuring proper skin care was administered.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
Education
High School Diploma - Home And Courses
Preset Pass Etel Institute
Accra Ghana Skills
- Laundry services
- Bathing assistance
- Meal preparation
- Errands running
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Toileting support
- Transfer techniques
- Dressing and grooming
- Emotional support
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Compassionate care
- Patient positioning
- Home safety assessments
- Mobility assistance
Timeline
HHA
Personal Touch Home Health Care
06.2018 - Current
High School Diploma - Home And Courses
Preset Pass Etel Institute
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