Donnette Baker
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Personal Touch Home Care, enhancing patient independence and quality of life through expert care plan management and ADL support. Skilled in nutrition management and patient care, I've significantly reduced falls and accidents, ensuring a safe home environment. Demonstrates compassionate patient interaction and meticulous attention to home safety assessments.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Home Care
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
Home Health Aide
Americare
01.2017 - 09.2023
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Home Health Aide
Neighbors
05.2015 - 04.2022
- 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.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
Education
Bustamante High School
Clarendon , Jamaica WI 1998
Skills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing Assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- Care Plan Management
- Home Safety Assessments
- ADL support
- Medication Administration
- Nutrition management
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Home Care
04.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Americare
01.2017 - 09.2023
Home Health Aide
Neighbors
05.2015 - 04.2022
Bustamante High School
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