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Deborah Adarkwah

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide with proven expertise at Home Instead Senior Care, enhancing client independence through personalized care plans and effective mobility support. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and emotional companionship, I prioritize client safety and well-being, ensuring a dignified and comfortable living environment. Committed to fostering positive health outcomes.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Home Instead Senior Care Home
New York, NY
06.2025 - 05.2026
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
  • Provided companionship to clients, fostering emotional well-being and reducing feelings of isolation.
  • Monitored and documented client health changes, reporting concerns to healthcare professionals as needed.
  • Administered prescribed medications and maintained accurate medication records for each client.
  • Collaborated with family members to create personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
  • Supported clients with mobility challenges by utilizing assistive devices during transfers and ambulation.
  • Implemented hygiene routines, promoting cleanliness and preventing infections among clients.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment by following infection control protocols consistently.
  • 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.

Education

Home Health Aide

Partners in Care
New York, NY
04.2020

High School Diploma -

South Shore High School
Brooklyn, NY
06.1992

Nurse’s Aide

Victory Nurse’s Aide School
Brooklyn, NY
06.1991

Skills

Patient care

Meal preparation

Personal hygiene assistance

Feeding assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Bathing assistance

Housekeeping

Dressing assistance

Light housekeeping

Recording vital signs

Mobility support

Client documentation

Documentation

Behavioral support

Interpersonal communication

Care plan adherence

Schedule management

Safety procedures

Care plan implementation

Client safety and first aid

Toileting assistance

Patient lifting techniques

Basic housekeeping

Elder care

Emotional support and companionship

Documentation and reporting

Dementia care

Decision-making

Additional Information

Previously worked in housekeeping in. Travel lodge accommodation. Experienced in housekeeping in private homes.

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Home Instead Senior Care Home
06.2025 - 05.2026

Home Health Aide

Partners in Care

High School Diploma -

South Shore High School

Nurse’s Aide

Victory Nurse’s Aide School
Deborah Adarkwah