Dairelys Acosta
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Caregivers On Call
05.2019 - 03.2024
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- 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.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
Home Health Aide
Home Health Care Resources
08.2014 - 04.2018
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- 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.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
Medical Assistant
Dr. Angel E. Rico MD
07.2008 - 06.2014
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Coordinated patient referrals to specialists or other healthcare providers as needed for comprehensive care management plans.
- Optimized appointment scheduling processes to minimize conflicts and maximize physician availability for patients.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Esperanza Educational School
Hialeah, FL03-2025
Home Health Aide
La Esperanza Educational School
Hialeah, FL04-2014
High School Diploma -
Vocational Institute of Florida
Miami, FL05-2004
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Home safety assessments
- Ambulation assistance
- Care plan management
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- Alzheimer's Disease or Related Disorders
- Domestic Violence Seminar
- HIV/AIDS Update
- OSHA/Blood Borne Pathogens
- HIPAA Compliance
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Medical Errors Prevention and Safety
- Communication with Cognitively Impaired clients
- Assisting clients with self-administration of medication
- Patient /Resident Bill of Rights
- Osha Standards/TB/Infection Control Biohazard Waste
- Basic Life Support BLS Provider
- High School Diploma
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Caregivers On Call
05.2019 - 03.2024
Home Health Aide
Home Health Care Resources
08.2014 - 04.2018
Medical Assistant
Dr. Angel E. Rico MD
07.2008 - 06.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
La Esperanza Educational School
Home Health Aide
La Esperanza Educational School
High School Diploma -
Vocational Institute of Florida
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