Elizabeth Gardner
Home Health Aide
Saugerties,NY
Summary
Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele. Have extensive experience caring for individuals with beginning and end stage dementia, as well as caring for individuals under hospice care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
The Ivy Lodge Assisted Living Facility
12.2014 - Current
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
- 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.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
Flushing, NY05.1990
Skills
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Community Integration
- Mobility Support
- Case Management
- Compassionate Client Care
- First Aid and Safety
- ADL Support
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Patient Care
- Personal Care Assistance
- Behavior Redirection
- Recording Vital Signs
- Patient and Family Interaction
- Medical Terminology and Equipment
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Administering Medicines
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Bathing and Dressing
- Medical Charting
- ADLs Assistance
- Daily Charting
- Client Direct Care
- Stroke Patient Care
- Assisted Living
- Home Health and Hospice
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- Special Needs Care
- Family Support and Instruction
- Electronic Medical Record Software
- Staff Mentoring
- Bed Transfers
- Documentation
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- Currently cpr and first aide certified
Timeline
Home Health Aide
The Ivy Lodge Assisted Living Facility
12.2014 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Physical Education
Queens College of The City University of New York
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