Courtney Scott
Myerstown,PA
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Fast learner with good computer skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Health Care
Lebanon, PA
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
NYS Veterans Home
Oxford, New York
01.2012 - 06.2013
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
Education
High School Diploma -
Unatego Jr./Sr. High School
Otego, NY06-2009
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
DCMO BOCES
Sidney Center, NY06-2008
Skills
- Care plan assessment
- Patient transportation
- Medication organization
- Client documentation
- Light housekeeping
- Patient education
- Behavioral management
- Documentation
- Toileting assistance
- First aid and safety
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Right At Home Health Care
01.2016 - 01.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
NYS Veterans Home
01.2012 - 06.2013
High School Diploma -
Unatego Jr./Sr. High School
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
DCMO BOCES