5 years 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. Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide Patients With Tracheostomy
Private
06.2023 - Current
Maintaining airway patency by removing mucus and encrusted secretions
Maintaining cleanliness and preventing infection at the tracheostomy site
Facilitating healing and preventing skin excoriation around the tracheostomy incision
Promoting comfort
Preventing displacement
Monitoring the patient’s respiratory status
Ensuring proper tube placement and function
Managing secretions
Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
Elderly Caregiver Patients With ALS & Tracheostomy
Private
02.2023 - 12.2023
Maintaining a patent airway through regular tube assessment and suctioning
Preventing infection through meticulous tracheostomy site care and antibiotic administration when necessary
Ensuring adequate nutrition and hydration
Promoting effective communication using various strategies
Facilitating proper positioning and mobility
Providing emotional support and education to the patient and their family
Suctioning the client
Enhanced elderly residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily activities.
Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
Provided emotional support to seniors, fostering positive relationships and enhancing their overall mental health.
Managed medication administration for clients, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to prescribed schedules.
Caregiver
Private Duty
11.2022 - 02.2023
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
Facilitated smooth transitions between home care settings by coordinating services and communicating effectively with all parties involved.
Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver, Special Needs
St. Bernadine Job Placement, And Heatlh Care
03.2021 - 12.2022
Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Live-In Caregiver
Private Duty
08.2018 - 01.2019
Enhanced clients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Ensured safety and well-being of clients through rigorous health monitoring and medication administration.
Supported clients in maintaining independence by assisting with daily activities such as personal grooming, mobility, and meal preparation.
Promoted clients'' physical and mental health by engaging them in appropriate exercises and recreational activities.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans tailored to each client''s unique needs.
Established trust with clients and their families through effective communication, empathy, and professionalism.
Administered medications accurately and timely, ensuring proper dosages for optimum client health.