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
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
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
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
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