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Work History
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Barbara Ahwee

Davie,florida

Summary

Dedicated Home Care Provider with extensive experience at FLPPLfirst, skilled in compassionate caregiving and patient advocacy. Successfully enhanced client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication, resulting in improved patient satisfaction. Proficient in vital signs monitoring and meal preparation, fostering independence and dignity for clients in their home environments. I am reliable, prompt, organized and committed to each task at hand.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Care Provider

FLPPLfirst
07.2023 - 03.2025
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress.
  • Supported clients in medication management and adherence.
  • Communicated effectively with families to provide updates on care plans.
  • Adapted to diverse client needs, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize care strategies.
  • Learned and implemented safety protocols to protect clients' well-being.
  • Engaged clients in social activities to enhance emotional well-being.
  • Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Increased patient satisfaction through effective communication and active listening skills to understand their concerns and preferences.
  • Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
  • Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements, contributing to improved overall health for patients.
  • Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
  • Managed medical appointments, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure timely access to necessary services.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication channels for better care coordination.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Provided emotional support during challenging times, helping patients cope with illness or disability-related stressors more effectively.
  • Supported family members in understanding patient needs and provided guidance on how to best assist their loved ones at home.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
  • Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.

Home Health Aide

PAPAs INC.
10.2021 - 12.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in home environments.
  • Monitored patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
  • Administered medication as prescribed, adhering to strict guidelines for patient care.
  • Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams.
  • Educated clients and families on health management strategies, promoting independence.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care and progress, enhancing communication among caregivers.
  • Provided emotional support to clients, fostering a positive and nurturing environment.
  • Adapted quickly to changing client needs, demonstrating flexibility in caregiving approaches.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.

Personal Assistant

Financial Marketing Alliance
01.2012 - 03.2023
  • Managed executive calendars, ensuring efficient scheduling and prioritization of appointments.
  • Coordinated travel arrangements, optimizing itineraries for time management and cost-effectiveness.
  • Developed and maintained filing systems, enhancing document retrieval processes for improved organization.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and presentations, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
  • Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
  • Used discretion when handling confidential information.
  • Accomplished project deadlines by assisting with task completion whenever required.
  • Kept detailed track of household and maintenance inventory and schedules.

Education

2-15 Life, Health, And Variable Annuity Agent Lic

Online Financial Course
Miami, FL
04-2023

Gcse

Wolmers Girls School
Kingston Jamaica
07-1981

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Meal preparation
  • Housekeeping
  • First aid and safety
  • Emotional support
  • Patient transportation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Progress documentation
  • Care plan management
  • Patient advocacy
  • Medical appointment coordination
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Medication monitoring
  • Relationship building
  • Home safety assessments
  • Family education
  • Personal hygiene support
  • Post-operative care assistance
  • Patient comfort measures
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Toileting assistance
  • Patient assistance
  • Preventive care monitoring
  • Light exercise assistance
  • Compassionate client care
  • Fall prevention
  • Specialized dietary meal preparation
  • Dressing assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Light housekeeping
  • Patient transport
  • Nutrition management

Accomplishments

  • Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
  • Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
  • Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.

Certification

  • HCA - Home Care Aide
  • HHA - Home Health Aide
  • Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]

Timeline

Home Care Provider

FLPPLfirst
07.2023 - 03.2025

Home Health Aide

PAPAs INC.
10.2021 - 12.2023

Personal Assistant

Financial Marketing Alliance
01.2012 - 03.2023

2-15 Life, Health, And Variable Annuity Agent Lic

Online Financial Course

Gcse

Wolmers Girls School

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