Carla Martinez
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience in the field, adept in elderly and disability support, and exceptional at interpersonal communication. Skillfully adapted care plans for quality patient assistance, achieving significant improvements in client independence and well-being. Expert in patient care documentation and proficient in housekeeping, ensuring a safe, clean environment for clients. I took a break from employment to focus on personal matters and during that time I assisted my family memebers with home care needs such as helping them with meals, using the bathroom, using the steps, and house keeping.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Caresphere
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- 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.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
Hotel Housekeeper
Super 8 Hotel
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Organized and restocked housekeeping carts at end of each shift to prepare for next shift.
- Built strong relationships with hotel staff in other departments, fostering a collaborative atmosphere that contributed to the overall success of the property.
- Improved guest satisfaction ratings through meticulous attention to detail when performing inspections of completed rooms before checkin.
- Followed daily cleaning schedule to prepare for arrival of guests and meet deadlines.
- Enhanced guest satisfaction by maintaining clean and orderly hotel rooms and common areas.
- Promoted a safe working environment by following safety protocols and reporting any hazards or issues immediately.
Home Health Aide
Saint Joseph Home Care, LLC
11.2021 - 02.2022
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
03.2020 - 11.2020
Education
GED -
Northampton Community College
Bethlehem2013
Skills
- Elderly Care
- Disability Support
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Interpersonal Communication
- ADL support
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Caresphere
01.2023 - 07.2023
Hotel Housekeeper
Super 8 Hotel
05.2022 - 12.2022
Home Health Aide
Saint Joseph Home Care, LLC
11.2021 - 02.2022
Home Health Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
03.2020 - 11.2020
GED -
Northampton Community College
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