Edith Afari
Newark,United States
Summary
Diversely qualified For Health Aide trained and certified in providing skilled nursing, assisted living, post-acute medical and rehabilitation, hospice care and home care Provide empathetic, personal care to patients, promoting comfort and support. Skilled in working with patients with patience, humor and attention to detail. Caring dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Compassionate caregiver offers 10 years and over experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation. 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. Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Highly trained professional talented in Alzheimer, position to apply expertise and enhance care. Trained with experience, skill and independently judgment to confidently handle clients' home health needs. Demonstrated success in working with clients of different backgrounds and needs. Certified in First Aid, CPR and BLS. Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
CHHA
Arbor Terrace Senior Living
Morris Plains , NJ
2019.11 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals
CHHA
ARONSON HOME CARE
Paramus , NJ
2015.05 - 2019.06
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff
- Provided transportation and appointments management
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments
CHHA
Grisworld Home Care
Red Bank , NJ
2019.02 - 2019.04
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff
- Provided transportation and appointments management
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
CHHA
Private Care AGENCY
Long Island City , NY
2018.01 - 2018.11
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Provided transportation and appointments management
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
Education
NURSING - Nursing Assistance
COM TEC INSITITUTE
East Orange, NJ09.2021
Nursing - Patient Care
Christine Lnstitute Vocational Training
New York, NY12.2006
GED -
Tweneboa Kodua Secondary School
GHANA -KUMAWU06.1992
Skills
- Quality Program Protocols
- Client Documentation
- Healthcare Education
- Dietary Requirements and Nutrition
- Bathing Support
- Bed Making and Changing
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Laundry Washing, Drying and Ironing
- Daily Charting
- Observation Communication
- Household Support
- Ambulation Assistance
- Emergency Situations
- Home Health and Hospice
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Mobility Support
- Home Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Ambulance Transfer
- Patient Care Recordkeeping
- Garbage Disposal
- Linens Management
- Vital Sign Monitoring
- Conditions Assessment
- Grocery Shopping and Storage
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Progress Monitoring
- Medical Reminders
- Client Relationship and Rapport
- Household Chores
- Patient Progress Documentation
- Personal Care Assistance
- Patient and Compassionate
- Patient care
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Teambuilding
- Problem-Solving
Timeline
CHHA
Arbor Terrace Senior Living
2019.11 - Current
CHHA
Grisworld Home Care
2019.02 - 2019.04
CHHA
Private Care AGENCY
2018.01 - 2018.11
CHHA
ARONSON HOME CARE
2015.05 - 2019.06
NURSING - Nursing Assistance
COM TEC INSITITUTE
Nursing - Patient Care
Christine Lnstitute Vocational Training
GED -
Tweneboa Kodua Secondary School
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