Lenise Barrett
West Haven,CT
Summary
Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Open and positive communicator with calm and level-headed approach to managing routine needs and meeting special challenges.
Responsible retail professional with excellent sales, service and interpersonal skills. Committed to making every customer feel welcome and assisting with any need. Advanced knowledge of fashion trends and popular looks.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Emerest Home Healthcare
New Haven, CT
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Patient Care Assistant
Emerest Healthcare
New Haven, CT
11.2023 - 07.2024
- Answered call lights promptly to ensure timely response to patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Ensured proper nutrition by providing meals, snacks and fluids to patients as instructed by medical staff.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Promoted patient comfort by quickly responding to calls and handling diverse needs.
- Played games with patients to boost mood, improve memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Retail Sales Associate
DSW Shoe Warehouse
North Haven, Connecticut
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Handled customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Operated point-of-sale systems accurately to process payments from customers.
- Performed cashier duties such as ringing up sales, processing payments, and issuing receipts.
- Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
Education
High School Diploma -
New Haven Adult Education
New Haven, CTSkills
- Organizational Skills
- Safety Protocols
- Basic Life Support
- Written and verbal communication
- Customer Service
- Display Setup
- Order Processing
- Money Handling
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem-Solving
- Returns and exchanges
- Stocking and Receiving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Emerest Home Healthcare
11.2023 - 07.2024
Patient Care Assistant
Emerest Healthcare
11.2023 - 07.2024
Retail Sales Associate
DSW Shoe Warehouse
08.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
New Haven Adult Education