Christina Santiago
Mount Vernon,New York
Summary
Offering compassionate and reliable approach to caregiving, eager to learn and grow in supportive environment. Delivering foundational understanding of personal care and home management, combined with strong willingness to acquire further expertise. Ready to use and develop interpersonal and organizational skills in Home Health Aide role.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
VNS Health
11.2024 - Current
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
CDPAP Program
Edison Home Health Care
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress and communicated updates to the hospice care team effectively.
- Prevented bedsores and other potential complications by regularly repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper body alignment.
- Delivered personalized patient care, fostering sense of dignity and respect during final stages of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted in maintaining patients'' dignity by addressing their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.
- Improved quality of life for terminally ill patients by performing routine personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.
CDPAP Program
Freedom Care
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Touro College
New York, NY09.2002
Associate of Arts - Social Work One Credit Shy of Completing My Degree
Touro College
Manhattan, NYSkills
- Certified Home Health Aide / Certified Personal Care Aide
- Hospice care
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- ADL support
- Interpersonal communication
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Eldercare
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Aide
VNS Health
11.2024 - Current
CDPAP Program
Edison Home Health Care
09.2023 - 07.2024
CDPAP Program
Freedom Care
08.2022 - 09.2023
High School Diploma -
Touro College
Associate of Arts - Social Work One Credit Shy of Completing My Degree
Touro College
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