Karen Nickey
Brooklyn,United States
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with proven expertise in geriatric care and hospice support, honored for job performance. Excelled in delivering compassionate care, enhancing patient independence, and ensuring safety through effective time management and adherence to HIPAA. Skilled in team collaboration and medical records management, significantly improving patient well-being and operational efficiency.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Aides at Home
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Home Health Aide
Dignity Home Care
04.2012 - 12.2023
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Educators Inc Private Christian
Rockledge, Florida05.2016
Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Hospice Care
- Time Management
- Dementia Care
- Geriatric Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Urinary Catheter Care
- Positioning Patients
- End of life care
- Medical Records Management
- Safety Precautions
- Recording vital signs
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Aides at Home
01.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Dignity Home Care
04.2012 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Educators Inc Private Christian
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
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