Jolene Fiorello
Howard Beach,New York
Summary
Early-career Home Health Aide with experience providing bathing, dressing, meal preparation, medication reminders, and safe mobility support. Skilled in patient documentation, active listening, and clear communication to help clients stay comfortable, organized, and on schedule. Known for dependable care and respect for confidentiality.
Overview
2
2
Languages
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Danuta
Howard Beach, New York
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted Danuta with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care tasks.
- Prepared meals and snacks in Danuta's home according to diet instructions.
- Checked vital signs and reported changes to family members.
- Reminded Danuta to take medications on schedule.
- Supported mobility with transfers, walking, and safe positioning.
- Cleaned living areas and maintained tidy household spaces.
- Changed bed linens and handled light laundry duties.
- Provided companionship and conversation during daily home visits.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to the supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
Education
High School Diploma -
rockaway collegiate
New York, NY06-2024
Skills
- Medication reminders
- Care plan coordination
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient documentation
- Personal care
- Mobility assistance
- Meal planning
- Client transportation
- Active listening
- Conflict resolution
- Cultural sensitivity
- Clear communication
- Care plan adherence
- Family caregiver education
- Behavioral support
- Patient transport
Languages
English
Professional
Polish
Elementary
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Danuta
01.2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
rockaway collegiate