Charmaine Simmonds
Bronx,NY
Summary
Caring Job Title dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Type Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare and emergency response services. Passionate about educating patients on maintaining healthy lifestyles. Committed Job Title offers Number years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Cooperative Home Care Associates
The Bronx, NY
01.2020 - 12.2023
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- 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 a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- 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.
- 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.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Education
College Prep -
Montclair High School
Montclair, NJ12.1994
Culinary Certificate - Culinary Arts
Glenmont Job Corps
Glenmont, NY12.1994
Skills
- Care Plan Management
- Care plan assessment
- Patient transportation
- Progress Documentation
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Cooperative Home Care Associates
01.2020 - 12.2023
College Prep -
Montclair High School
Culinary Certificate - Culinary Arts
Glenmont Job Corps