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Jennifer Codio

Carteret,NJ

Summary

Hardworking Certified Home Health Aide with background working with community healthcare organizations, delivering support to practitioners and foundational understanding of personal care and home management to patients. Provides clinical and administrative assistance, primary healthcare, and emergency response services combined with strong willingness to acquire further expertise. Team player, good communicator with organized, detail-oriented mindset. Ready to use and develop interpersonal and organizational skills in the Patient Care Technician (PCT) role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Hackensack Meridian Health / JFK Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
  • Perform and/or assist patient with personal care activities, such as, baths, showers, skin and hair care, and oral hygiene. Assure universal safety precautions and direction on the care plan are followed when providing care. Provide care that meets the patient’s needs.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
  • Promoted patient mobility by assisting with exercises and ambulation, reducing the risk of injury or complications from prolonged immobility.
  • Assist patient with transfer and ambulating. Perform range of motion exercises. Assure all activities are performed safely and follow the principles of good body mechanics.
  • Perform general housekeeping of patient’s area and change patient’s bed linens.
  • Assist client with self-administration of oral medication/s. Remind patient when to take medication/s.
  • Prepare simple meals in accordance with dietary instructions and assist patient with eating if necessary.
  • Assist with of foley catheter and colostomy care to ensure proper hygiene. Assist patient with changing colostomy bags. Perform peri care. Measure urine. Assist with ostomy care and assure skin is clean around stoma.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

BAYADA Home Care
10.2023 - Current
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments as needed, ensuring timely access to necessary healthcare services.
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
  • Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
  • Promoted patient mobility by assisting with exercises and ambulation, reducing the risk of injury or complications from prolonged immobility.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary guidelines and preferences, supporting optimal nutrition for overall health improvement.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating a clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in their homes.

Cashier/Self-Checkout Attendant

Inserra Supermarkets Inc. C/o ShopRite
07.2023 - 09.2023
  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Bagged or wrapped purchases to ensure safe transport.
  • Followed all store procedures regarding coupons, gift cards, or the purchase of specific items, such as alcohol or cigarettes.
  • Maintained a clean workspace.
  • Mentored new employees on cashier duties and best practices, improving overall staff performance.

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Community Home Care
11.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted clients with personal care and activities of daily living:

- bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

- Meal preparation according to dietary requirements while respecting individual preferences.

- Medication reminders.

- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient's personal space. Ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.

  • Managed emergency situations that arose during care provision, remaining calm under pressure while executing necessary protocols.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care, addressing both physical and emotional needs.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Proactively addressed potential safety hazards in clients' homes by identifying risks and implementing preventive measures.

Cashier/Self Checkout Attendant

Inserra Supermarkets Inc. C/o ShopRite
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Operating scanners, scales, cash registers, and other electronics.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Bagging or wrapping purchases to ensure safe transport.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues. Processing Rainchecks and suspending Transactions.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at beginning and the end of each shift.
  • Following all store's procedures regarding coupons, gift cards, or the purchase of specific items, such as alcohol or cigarettes
  • Maintaining a clean workspace
  • Adapted quickly to new technologies implemented at POS systems, ensuring seamless transition periods for both staff and customers.
  • Reporting walkouts to manager on duty

Education

License - Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

New Jersey Board of Nursing in Home Health Aide
Newark, NJ
10.2024

Career Diploma - Medical Office Assistant (Online Program)

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA
01.2022

Career Diploma - Secretarial Courses

ERO Professional Secretarial School
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
06.2004

Skills

  • Patient/Senior Care
  • Recording vital signs
  • Customer Service
  • Time Management
  • Emotional Support
  • Organizational skills
  • Administrative and office experience
  • Hospice and Home Care facilities experience
  • Medication Administration
  • Transfer Techniques
  • Behavioral Management

Awards

  • Awarded with honors, Medical Office Studies, 2022
  • Certificate of Honor, 2nd Valedictorian in Secretarial Studies, 2006
  • Certificate of Appreciation, CARE International/Haiti, 2012

Certification

  • Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
  • Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certification
  • New Jersey Driver's License
  • Situational Awareness & De-Escalation
  • Mini-MBA Business Management

Languages

Haitian Creole
Native or Bilingual
French
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

Hackensack Meridian Health / JFK Medical Center
11.2023 - Current

Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

BAYADA Home Care
10.2023 - Current

Cashier/Self-Checkout Attendant

Inserra Supermarkets Inc. C/o ShopRite
07.2023 - 09.2023

Personal Care Aide (PCA)

Community Home Care
11.2022 - 06.2023

Cashier/Self Checkout Attendant

Inserra Supermarkets Inc. C/o ShopRite
10.2022 - 06.2023
  • Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
  • Personal Care Aide (PCA) Certification
  • New Jersey Driver's License
  • Situational Awareness & De-Escalation
  • Mini-MBA Business Management

License - Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)

New Jersey Board of Nursing in Home Health Aide

Career Diploma - Medical Office Assistant (Online Program)

Ashworth College

Career Diploma - Secretarial Courses

ERO Professional Secretarial School
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