Dorothy Mensah
Worcester,MA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented professional with over 10 years of experience in patient care roles. Skilled in coordinating effective care strategies and collaborating with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and comfort.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Tribute Home Care
Worcester, MA
08.2015 - 06.2026
- Monitored and documented client health status, reporting changes to healthcare professionals as needed.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, fostering emotional support and mental well-being.
- Coordinated with family members and healthcare teams to establish effective care strategies tailored to individual needs.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Assisted Living
Wellesley, MA
01.2022 - 01.2026
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments and medication administration procedures.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams, enhancing communication among caregivers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, maintaining high standards of patient observation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
House Works
Newton, MA
02.2011 - 06.2022
- Trained new team members on best practices for resident care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to improved health outcomes within the facility.
- Developed strong relationships with residents, fostering a supportive and engaging environment.
- Streamlined documentation processes, improving accuracy and efficiency in patient record-keeping.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
No Degree - Health Care Training
Holden Medical Institute
03-2007
Associate of Arts - Accuntancy
Snaps College of Accountancy
Accra, Ghana02-1982
High School Diploma -
Accra High School
Accra, Ghana04-1978
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- [Area of expertise] License - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Assisted Living
01.2022 - 01.2026
Home Health Aide
Tribute Home Care
08.2015 - 06.2026
Certified Nursing Assistant
House Works
02.2011 - 06.2022
No Degree - Health Care Training
Holden Medical Institute
Associate of Arts - Accuntancy
Snaps College of Accountancy
High School Diploma -
Accra High School