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Basmatie Singh Crute

Basmatie Singh Crute

Schenectady,NY

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with proven ability to deliver care efficiently and productively, ensuring tasks are completed in timely manner. Skilled in patient hygiene assistance, nutritional support, and mobility aid. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, fostering trusting relationships with clients and families for optimal care outcomes.

Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

HHA

Victor Nussenzweig
New York NY , NY
04.2015 - 10.2024
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
  • Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
  • Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
  • Organized client's personal items for easy access during daily activities.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
  • Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to supervisor or case manager.

CNA

Brooklyn Methodist Nursing Home
Brooklyn
08.2012 - 03.2015
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
  • Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
  • Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
  • Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
  • Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
  • Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.

Clerk

HC Grant
St. John's Anu, Antigua
07.1990 - 01.2012
  • Organized and maintained filing systems for confidential documents.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
  • Generated daily reports of sales activity for management review.
  • Processed customer orders promptly and accurately.
  • Answered phones in a courteous manner while providing excellent customer service.
  • Compiled customer information into organized databases for easy access.
  • Performed data entry tasks to update customer accounts records.
  • Resolved discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders quickly.
  • Communicated with customers and employees to answer questions or explain information.
  • Delivered high-quality customer service through deep commitment to knowledge and performance.
  • Performed data entry and recordkeeping tasks to track company correspondence and updates.
  • Answered multi-line telephone system and routed calls to appropriate personnel.
  • Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information or respond to requests.
  • Maintained and updated filing, inventory and database systems, manually or using computer.

Cashier

Anita's Botuque
Brooklyn, New York
11.2005 - 12.2008
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Balanced daily transactions on a computerized point-of-sale system.
  • Assisted customers over the phone regarding store operations, product information and order placement.
  • Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
  • Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
  • Performed other duties as assigned by management.
  • Operated cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card.
  • Accepted cash and credit card payments, issued receipts and provided change.
  • Answered customer questions and provided store information.
  • Collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
  • Helped with purchases and signed customers up for rewards program.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at the beginning of shifts to ensure amounts were correct.
  • Processed credit card, cash, and check payments, ensuring all transactions were accurate.
  • Greeted customers promptly and responded to questions.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items.
  • Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.

Education

CNA

New York Medical Training Center, Main St Flushing New York
03-2014

High School Diploma -

Stratford Career Institute , Online
05-2009

High School Diploma -

Bush Lot High School, Guyana
06-1988

Skills

  • Recreational Activities
  • Communication abilities
  • Laundry services
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Behavioral Management
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Patient transportation
  • Progress Documentation
  • Care Plan Management
  • Client documentation
  • Patient Transport
  • Client safety and first aid
  • First aid and safety
  • Dressing assistance
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Recording vital signs
  • Patient Care
  • Documentation
  • Mobility support
  • [State] Driver's License
  • Toileting assistance

Timeline

HHA - Victor Nussenzweig
04.2015 - 10.2024
CNA - Brooklyn Methodist Nursing Home
08.2012 - 03.2015
Cashier - Anita's Botuque
11.2005 - 12.2008
Clerk - HC Grant
07.1990 - 01.2012
New York Medical Training Center - , CNA
Stratford Career Institute - High School Diploma,
Bush Lot High School - High School Diploma,
Basmatie Singh Crute