Emily Martinez
Ocean Park
Summary
Certified Home Care Aide with a wealth of experience in providing quality home health care. Strengths include active listening, compassion, and patience, coupled with strong skills in assisting clients with daily living activities and managing medication schedules. Have consistently shown commitment to client satisfaction and well-being while maintaining privacy and dignity in previous roles. Dedicated and skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of schedule management and client services. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with great time management.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Home Care Aide
Catholic Community Services
Aberdeen
03.2017 - Current
- Conducted vacuuming, dusting, and laundry tasks to maintain cleanliness.
- Educated family members regarding proper care techniques for the client.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Assisted with shopping needs such as grocery lists or errands.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or social events as needed.
- Observed client's physical condition and reported changes to supervisor or health care professional.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided on a daily basis.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals for patient treatment plans.
- Demonstrated knowledge of safety precautions when caring for clients in the home setting.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
- Encouraged independence of clients by respecting their rights and choices.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that may arise in the home setting.
- Collaborated effectively with other caregivers for continuity of care.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, temperature and blood pressure.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to problems.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Education
Home Care Aide - Medical
Catholic Community Services
Aberdeen, WA03-2017
Skills
- Patient care all around mental, physical and verbal
- Behavioral support and redirection
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Care plan development
- Family communication
- Care plan management
- ADL support
- Schedule management both client and my own
- Social interaction facilitation
Timeline
Certified Home Care Aide
Catholic Community Services
03.2017 - Current
Home Care Aide - Medical
Catholic Community Services