Hermina Elwin
Newark,NJ
Summary
Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
Caring Job Title dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies.
Dedicated Job Title brings Number-year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Josha Bodern
Brooklyn , NY
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Home Health Aide
George Tscherny
Manhattan , NY
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Completed medical and program reports and maintained records following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Home Health Aide Provider
James,and Barbara Block,
Manhattan , NY
04.2017 - 05.2019
- Managed operations and staffing to meet key performance indicators for patient and customer satisfaction and quality care.
- Acted as resource for field staff, referral sources, physicians, patients and families for clinical issues and concerns.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Guided staff in documentation processes required for clinical outcomes.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Maintained positive working relationships with referral sources to promote business services.
- Consistently met demands of clients by providing sufficient numbers of direct care providers.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
Home Health Aide
Ed Carlton
Litter Silver, NJ
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
- Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Skills
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Progress documentation
- Care plan assessment
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Ed Carlton
04.2022 - 06.2022
Home Health Aide
Josha Bodern
01.2022 - 03.2022
Home Health Aide
George Tscherny
05.2019 - 06.2021
Home Health Aide Provider
James,and Barbara Block,
04.2017 - 05.2019