HEMWANTIE BISSESAR
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Aide
Schenectady Center for Rehab and Nursing
Schenectady, NY
10.2022 - 08.2024
- Daily activities with elderly residents, such as arts & crafts, music, bingo, food socials, etc
- Provided emotional support to residents when needed
- Sorting and delivering mail and packages to residents
- Wheeling residents to their respective units
- Daily personal activities with residents
- Delivering newspapers, books, magazines, and radios
- Daily documentation of activities
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for all participants during activities.
Home Health Aide
Kingsway Assisted Living
Schenectady, NY
11.2020 - 09.2022
- Provided care to elderly residents
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to the supervisor
- Daily communications with residents
- Creating a personal rapport with residents
- Took the initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Volunteer
Tabernacle of New Hope
Schenectady, NY
11.2013 - 12.2021
- Attended weekly meetings to discuss progress and future initiatives
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort, and skills to achieve the organization's goals
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within the appropriate time frame
- Promoted community resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters, and social media campaigns.
Babysitter
Personal Employer
Schenectady, NY
03.2017 - 11.2020
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
Personal Care Assistant
Consumer Directed Choices, Inc.
Albany, NY
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed
- Assisted client with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors, and changing bed linens.
Education
Associate of Applied Sciences - Medical Assistant
Bryant & Stratton College
Albany, NY04.2019
Schenectady High School
Schenectady, NY06.2016
Certified Nurse Assistant Program -
Capital Region BOCES
Albany, NY01.2016
Skills
- Customer Service
- Relationship Building
- Senior activities experience
- Office Administration
- Documentation skills
- Collaboration
- Child Supervision
- Schedule Management
- Activity Planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Time Management
- Educational Activities Planning
- Reliability
- Housekeeping
- Responsible driver
- Strong Work Ethic
References
References are available upon request.
Timeline
Activities Aide
Schenectady Center for Rehab and Nursing
10.2022 - 08.2024
Home Health Aide
Kingsway Assisted Living
11.2020 - 09.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Consumer Directed Choices, Inc.
10.2019 - 07.2020
Babysitter
Personal Employer
03.2017 - 11.2020
Volunteer
Tabernacle of New Hope
11.2013 - 12.2021
Associate of Applied Sciences - Medical Assistant
Bryant & Stratton College
Schenectady High School
Certified Nurse Assistant Program -
Capital Region BOCES
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