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Benieja Boynton

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Compassionate healthcare professional with a focus on patient care, highly productive in fast-paced environments and proficient at completing tasks efficiently. Specialized skills include vital signs monitoring, patient hygiene assistance, and medication administration. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient comfort and support. Empathetic Residential Care Provider known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care. Excel in teamwork, adaptability, and compassion, ensuring positive outcomes in challenging environments. Care Provider with experience in managing daily operations of residential facilities for individuals with mental health issues or developmental disabilities. Possess high level skills in planning personal care programs, providing direct patient care and coordinating with healthcare professionals for optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability to foster an environment conducive to physical and emotional healing while maintaining strict compliance with individual care plans and safety protocols. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Care Provider

Respite Care of San Antonio
San Antonio, TX
10.2019 - Current
  • Assisted patients with hygiene, diet and mobility practices.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Observed the physical health and emotional well-being of each client.
  • Monitored client progress and documented any changes or issues.
  • Supported clients in participating in leisure activities like going on walks or attending community events.
  • Made transportation arrangements and accompanied clients for appointments, errands and outings.
  • Performed cooking, cleaning, and washing linens.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided to clients.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Maintained hygienic and safe environments through frequent sanitation and cleaning.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Ensured safety of all clients at all times while providing respite care services.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments as needed.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques according to established protocols.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Administered prescribed medications and treated minor symptoms and wounds.
  • Facilitated recreational activities that promote socialization skills and independence.
  • Adhered to agency policies and procedures related to confidentiality regulations.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients, their families, and other involved parties.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for working with clients.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
  • Provided crisis intervention services when necessary.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.

HHA

Promise Senior
San Francisco, CA
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
  • Directed patients in prescribed exercises or in use of braces or artificial limbs.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Checked vital signs on a regular basis such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Organized client's personal items for easy access during daily activities.
  • Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients for assistance or advice regarding health or safety issues.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Encouraged patients to maintain independence while helping them complete tasks they are unable to do alone.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Health Care Aide

New York Health Care Inc
Hempstead, NY
03.2015 - 12.2018
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration rate.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Provided assistance to patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and eating.
  • Communicated effectively with other healthcare professionals regarding client care plans.
  • Supported nursing staff in day-to-day operations.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Assisted with rehabilitation exercises prescribed by physiotherapists or occupational therapists.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for all patients according to health regulations standards.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and respiration rate.

Dietary Technician

Bristal Assisted Living
East Meadow, NY
10.2004 - 01.2015
  • Cleaned and maintained dining room during and after each meal service.
  • Followed dietary procedures in accordance with established policies.
  • Served food and snacks according to planned menu and patients' diet orders.
  • Delivered meals to residents and patients in their rooms when requested.
  • Engaged with residents to provide positive and enriching experiences.
  • Served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
  • Assisted in menu planning based on resident and patient preferences and dietary requirements.
  • Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
  • Maintained high standards of customer service during high-volume work shifts and fast-paced operations.
  • Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
  • Served food and beverage items to residents, meeting therapeutic diets.
  • Prepared and served meals according to dietary guidelines.
  • Observed special diets prescribed by physicians or nutritionists.
  • Kept records of meal service for accurate billing.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by following all safety protocols.
  • Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
  • Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Radiography Technologist

St. Philip's College
San Antonio, TX
05-2026

Master of Science - Integrative Medicine

New York Health Care Professions
Syosset, NY
12-2018

Bachelor of Science - Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences

New York Health Care And Professions
Syosset, NY
12-2018

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Studies And Massage Therapy

New York College of Health Professions
Syosset, NY
05-2016

Medical Billing And Coding

Manhattan Institute
New York, NY
06-2012

EKG/Phlebotomy

Access Careers
Hempstead, NY
02-2012

Skills

  • Disability care knowledge
  • Client confidentiality
  • Cross-cultural sensitivity
  • Professional boundaries
  • Safety awareness
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Emotional support
  • Respectful attitude
  • Activity planning
  • CPR certified
  • Adaptable to change
  • Goal setting proficiency
  • Goal setting experience
  • SOAP notes expertise
  • Progress assessments
  • Documentation
  • Patient management
  • Initial patient assessments
  • Patient evaluations
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Progress monitoring
  • Geriatric therapy
  • Patient positioning
  • Anatomy
  • Stress management techniques
  • Trigger point therapy
  • Anatomy knowledge
  • Geriatric massage
  • Massage equipment knowledge
  • Reflexology
  • Whole body massage
  • Sports massage
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Aromatherapy
  • Range of motion improvement
  • Treatment Planning
  • Swedish massage
  • Therapeutic touch
  • Body mechanics
  • Social skills
  • Treatment modalities
  • Myofascial release
  • Postural assessment
  • Deep tissue massage
  • Reflexology techniques
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Radiology
  • Clinical intake
  • Radiation safety
  • HIPAA
  • Medical terminology

Timeline

HHA

Promise Senior
06.2023 - 08.2024

Residential Care Provider

Respite Care of San Antonio
10.2019 - Current

Health Care Aide

New York Health Care Inc
03.2015 - 12.2018

Dietary Technician

Bristal Assisted Living
10.2004 - 01.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Radiography Technologist

St. Philip's College

Master of Science - Integrative Medicine

New York Health Care Professions

Bachelor of Science - Integrative Medicine & Health Sciences

New York Health Care And Professions

Associate of Applied Science - Occupational Studies And Massage Therapy

New York College of Health Professions

Medical Billing And Coding

Manhattan Institute

EKG/Phlebotomy

Access Careers
Benieja Boynton