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Henrietta Ivey

Detroit,MI

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with abackground in providing personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication administration, and health education for patients' families. Notable for ability to create comfortable environments while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrated impact in improving patient well-being through consistent delivery of empathetic care.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Immediate Personnel Services LLC
Detroit, Michigan
06.2021 - 11.2024
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
  • Supervised meal times ensuring that appropriate nutritional needs were met for each client.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss current issues affecting the health or safety of clients or staff members.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized plans of care for each client based on their abilities and interests.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes and incident reports.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.

Professional Home Health Aide

Triune Home Care Services LLC
Southfield, Michigan
09.2019 - 07.2023
  • Provided companionship and monitored the health condition of clients.
  • Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs, or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Entertained, conversed with, or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided, and progress made.
  • Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Maintained patient care records, progress, or problems to report, and discussed observations.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with personal care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
  • Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
  • Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Planned, prepared, or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
  • Helped clients with medication self-administration.

Home Health Aide

Addus Home Health Care
Detroit, MI
06.2017 - 06.2017
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain the confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
  • Answered patient calls promptly, assisting or referring them to the appropriate personnel when needed.
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
  • Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Science

Wayne County Community College
Detroit, MI

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Pharmacy

Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

American InterContinental University
Schaumburg, IL

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Patient care
  • Health monitoring
  • Client relationship management
  • Meal planning
  • Record keeping
  • Effective communication
  • Confidentiality compliance
  • Home safety assessmen
  • Wound care
  • Bathing assistance
  • Patient lifting
  • Safety procedure
  • Recording vital signs
  • Meal preparation
  • Care plan management
  • Light housekeeping
  • Nutrition management
  • Toileting assistance
  • Dressing assistant
  • Dementia support
  • Personal hygiene assistanct
  • Schedule management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Elder care

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Award for the Poltical Analyst of the Micheal Van Tull radio broadcast
  • 2023 Special Tribute from the Governor of Michigan for Homecare
  • 2019 Inducted in the LOC for caregivers stories
  • 2016 Speaker at the DNC for Hillary Clinton
  • 2016 Award SEIU foe Leadership fighting fr justice on economic, racial, immigrant,and environmental

Certification

  • 2020-2025 Certificates of Trainings in Homecare
  • 2002-2012 licenses and certifications in Pharmacy Technician

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Immediate Personnel Services LLC
06.2021 - 11.2024

Professional Home Health Aide

Triune Home Care Services LLC
09.2019 - 07.2023

Home Health Aide

Addus Home Health Care
06.2017 - 06.2017

Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Science

Wayne County Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Pre-Pharmacy

Henry Ford College

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration And Management

American InterContinental University

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