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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, NY
04.2019

Schenectady High School
Schenectady, NY
06.2016

Certified Nurse Assistant Program -

Capital Region BOCES
Albany, NY
01.2016

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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