Jessica Forhan
Troy,NY
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in vital sign monitoring, medication administration, and patient hygiene assistance. Committed to enhancing client well-being through compassionate support and adherence to safety protocols.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Public Partnerships LLC
Latham, New York
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored client health by checking vital signs and reporting changes.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications following care plans and schedules.
Home Health Aide
Horizon Homecare
troy , New York
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored client health by checking vital signs and reporting changes.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications following care plans and schedules.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for clients.
Personal Assistant
independent living center of troy ny
Troy, New York
01.2017 - 07.2021
- Coordinated schedules and appointments for client.
- Assisted in maintaining client records and confidential information securely.
- Facilitated transportation arrangements for clients to access services.
- Supported staff with administrative tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency.
- Ran errands to help with daily tasks, enabling employer to focus on more pressing duties.
- Maintained confidential files related to personnel records or other sensitive information.
- Answered incoming calls and emails promptly while managing the executive's schedule accordingly.
- Checked personal and professional activities to remind employer of priority tasks and deadlines.
- Provided personal care to clients in home settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in client living environments.
- Communicated effectively with clients and family members about care needs.
- Documented client progress and changes in health status accurately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate client care plans.
- Assisted with personal hygiene needs such as shaving, brushing teeth and hair care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, dusting, vacuuming and meal preparation.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
- Reported any incidents or accidents that occur while providing care to the appropriate authority immediately.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through active listening skills.
- Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered to each patient.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lansingburgh High School
Troy, NY06-2011
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication administration
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Safety protocols
- Care plan implementation
- Client relationship management
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Public Partnerships LLC
01.2025 - Current
Home Health Aide
Horizon Homecare
08.2022 - 01.2025
Personal Assistant
independent living center of troy ny
01.2017 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Lansingburgh High School