Elizabeth Espe-Vest
Vestal
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with expertise in medication administration and healthcare coordination. Enhanced client well-being through effective communication and care strategies. Managed client schedules and maintained accurate medical documentation, ensuring compliance with health regulations and building strong relationships with families and healthcare providers.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
iCare Adult Services LLC
Binghamton
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medication and verified accurate dosages for clients to ensure safety and compliance.
- Supported medication management by reminding clients of dosages and schedules.
- Provided personal care and assistance with daily living activities for clients.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Provided mental and emotional support to clients, enhancing their overall well-being and quality of life.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, ensuring compliance with health standards.
- Documented client progress and care provided in daily logs for review by staff.
- Coordinated and organized appointments for clients.
- Communicated needs of clients to families and healthcare professionals, fostering collaborative care.
- Restocked household items to ensure availability for clients.
- Supported clients with financial tasks, including checkbook management and bill payments.
Assistant Residential Manager
Achieve
Johnson City
01.2017 - 05.2021
- Administered medications and monitored health conditions for clients.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene and household chores to promote comfort and well-being.
- Coordinated scheduling for residents' appointments.
- Ordered and stocked medications to ensure timely access for residents.
- Ensured availability of household items by shopping and stocking shelves.
- Tracked and maintained inventory of supplies to support daily operations and resident needs.
- Managed communication between residents, staff, and external partners effectively.
- Communicated effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Applied HIPAA regulations to protect sensitive client information.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Trained and supervised new staff on operational procedures and best practices.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Helped maintain accurate medical records including doctor's visits, medications taken, treatments received.
Caregiver
Private Home Health Care
Apalachin
01.2012 - 06.2016
- Administered medications to clients according to their prescribed schedules.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Maintained precise records of medications, daily activities, and food intake to ensure consistent client care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs, promoting independence and dignity.
- Managed client schedules and accompanied them to doctor visits or any other appointments.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, fostering improved client well-being and engagement.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients in their homes.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements.
- Communicated effectively with families about client care plans and needs.
Child Assigned Aide
Owego Apalachin School District
Owego
09.2004 - 06.2012
- Executed behavior modification plan, resulting in improved student engagement and learning outcomes.
- Assisted teachers in classroom management and supervised students, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Supported individualized education plans for diverse student needs.
- Supervised students daily activities including: note taking, organization, test modifications and homework.
- Monitored student behavior and guided them during activities, promoting adherence to classroom expectations.
- Communicated on a daily basis with student's teachers and parents.
- Organized classroom materials and maintained a clean learning environment.
Camp Counselor
Camp Ahwaga
Owego
06.2003 - 08.2011
- Oversaw daily activities to maintain a safe and engaging environment for campers.
- Designed and implemented daily activities tailored to enhance engagement and skill development for special needs students.
- Instructed students in essential life skills and job readiness techniques during interactive sessions.
- Guided students in developing effective job application materials to enhance their employment prospects.
- Coordinated recreational games and educational activities to foster inclusivity and promote social interaction among diverse age groups.
- Engaged in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment.
Education
Some College Credits - Liberal Arts Degree
Broome Community College
Binghamton, NY01-2004
High School Diploma -
Owego Free Academy
Owego, NY06-2003
Skills
- Administering medications
- Recording vital signs
- Medical documentation
- Medication organization
- Care planning
- Healthcare coordination
- Client scheduling
- Medical terminology
- Documentation
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate client care
- Communication skills
Timeline
Home Health Aide
iCare Adult Services LLC
03.2022 - Current
Assistant Residential Manager
Achieve
01.2017 - 05.2021
Caregiver
Private Home Health Care
01.2012 - 06.2016
Child Assigned Aide
Owego Apalachin School District
09.2004 - 06.2012
Camp Counselor
Camp Ahwaga
06.2003 - 08.2011
Some College Credits - Liberal Arts Degree
Broome Community College
High School Diploma -
Owego Free Academy