CAROLINA IRIZARRY
Bronx,NY
Summary
Seeking a position as a hospital based UNIT CLERK. Experienced home health aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering needed support to home based patients. . During eight years as a home health aide obtained excellent administration and communication skills needed to be an effective unit clerk. Developed excellent communication skills working with patients, family members and professional medical staff. Developed excellent administrative skills by helping patients to maintain their medication schedules and dietary schedules. Developed excellent time management skills by helping patients with their daily activities including getting them to medical appointments and other outside activities on time. Learned to balance multiple patient needs and accurately maintain their confidential medical records. Familiar with medical terms and type 25 wpm.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
HOME HEALTH AIDE
WHITE GLOVE HEALTH HOME CARE
10.2021 - Current
- Provide in-home care for disabled, chronically ill, or cognitively impaired patients
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
HOME HEALTH AIDE
EDISON HOME CARE
08.2016 - 03.2021
- Preparing food according to diet plan, feeding patients
- Light work housekeeping
- Monitoring patients’ medical appointments and transporting to appointments
- Advocating on behalf of patient when needed
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst healthcare team.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
Education
GED -
NYSDOE
04.2013
Skills
- Fluent in Spanish and English
- Exceptional Multitasking Skills
- Dependable and Proactive
- Exceptional Customer Service Skills
- Able to Work Independently
- Medication organization
- Meal Preparation
- Patient transportation
- Client documentation
- Nutrition management
- Schedule Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Organizational Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
References
UPON REQUEST
Timeline
HOME HEALTH AIDE
WHITE GLOVE HEALTH HOME CARE
10.2021 - Current
HOME HEALTH AIDE
EDISON HOME CARE
08.2016 - 03.2021
GED -
NYSDOE
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