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Denasja English

Syracuse,NY

Summary

Home 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 Home Health Aide 3 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

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

STAFKINGS
02.2021 - 08.2024
  • 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.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.

Education

GED -

Fowler High School
Syracuse, NY
06.2017

Skills

Patient Care

Meal Preparation

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Feeding Assistance

Housekeeping

Bathing Assistance

Vital signs monitoring

Dressing assistance

First aid and safety

Mobility support

Recording vital signs

Client documentation

Patient transportation

Home Safety Assessments

Medication organization

Patient Transport

Medication Administration

Ambulation Assistance

Nutrition management

Emotional Support and Companionship

HIPAA Compliance

Appointment Scheduling

Timeline

Home Health Aide

STAFKINGS
02.2021 - 08.2024

GED -

Fowler High School
Denasja English