Kavanna Kennedy
Bronx Ny,NY
Summary
Compassionate and reliable Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Allen Healthcare, skilled in personal hygiene assistance and meal preparation. Adept at fostering teamwork and communication, I excel in adapting to client needs while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Committed to enhancing client well-being through attentive care and advocacy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP Worker
Horizon Home Care Service
20 Jerusalem Ave., Hicksville, NY 11081
10.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate support to clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with medication management and health monitoring.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client care plans and progress.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care delivery.
- Adapted quickly to changing client needs and circumstances.
- Advocated for clients' needs, ensuring their voices were heard in care decisions.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Community Leader Volunteer
Oatsynccc
The Bronx, NY
04.2023 - 02.2024
- Facilitated community events to enhance local engagement and participation.
- Coordinated volunteer training sessions to improve service delivery and team performance.
- Developed outreach programs to connect underserved populations with available resources.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering skills and promoting a collaborative environment.
- Encouraged a strong sense of community pride by organizing events that celebrated local history or culture.
- Supported families in need through coordinating food drives, clothing donations, or financial assistance programs within the community.
- Assisted in the development of long-term community improvement plans by engaging residents in discussions about their needs and priorities.
- Supported organizational objectives by communicating goals with team and encouraging individual and team accountability.
Home Health Aid
Allen Healthcare
301 Prospect Ave., Bronx, NY 10459
06.2013 - 07.2015
- Provided compassionate personal care and assistance with daily living activities for diverse client populations.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to healthcare team promptly.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with clients and family members to ensure tailored support.
- Trained and mentored junior aides on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry, NY03.2022
Skills
Teamwork
Teamwork and collaboration
Fast learner
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Reliability
Excellent communication
Attentive to people
CPR certification
Organizational skills
Active listening
Meal planning and preparation
Cooking meals
Personal hygiene assistance
Household cleaning
Housekeeping
Caring companionship
Meal preparation
Team building
CPR/AED
Timeline
Community Leader Volunteer
Oatsynccc
04.2023 - 02.2024
DSP Worker
Horizon Home Care Service
10.2022 - Current
Home Health Aid
Allen Healthcare
06.2013 - 07.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Mercy College