Juana Pena

Home Health Aide

VNS health

New York

06.2023 - Current

Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.