Lily Bonnah
Woodbridge,VA
Summary
Responsible Health aide who provides exceptional support to patients with a wide range of disabilities, illnesses or challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Level 2
Community Concepts
Dumfries, VA
09.2016 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Assisted patients adjusting to hospital procedures using highly structured settings.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Home Healthcare Aide
Home Health Care Services Of NY Inc
Brooklyn , NY
08.2014 - 08.2016
- Companionship, medication reminder, transportation
- Housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry
- Helping clients with their daily living activities.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend and holiday shifts.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Help clients with their daily living activities.
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
Brick, NJ
02.2008 - 08.2014
- Helping clients with their daily activities.
- Companionship, medication reminder, transportation.
- Housekeeping, meal preparation, laundry
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ready Hands Home Care
Alexandria , VA
05.2006 - 02.2008
- Taking clients to their appointments.
- Helping clients with their daily living activities.
- Companionship, medication reminder, transportation.
- Housekeeping, meal Preparation, laundry.
Education
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Virginia School of Nursing And Medical Institute
10.2005
Home Health Aide - Home Health Care
Cudley's Trining Program
2005
Associate of Arts - Associate in Arts-Psychology And Child Education
Akrokerri Teacher Training College
1996
Skills
- Staff direction and support
- On-Site Support
- Professional development workshops
- Individual support
- Client direction
- Second-level support
- ASHRAE LEVEL 1 and 2 Audits
- Desktop support
- Water level adjustments
- Microsoft Office
- Answering Phones
- Multi tasking
REFERENCES
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Level 2
Community Concepts
09.2016 - Current
Home Healthcare Aide
Home Health Care Services Of NY Inc
08.2014 - 08.2016
Caregiver
Right At Home Care
02.2008 - 08.2014
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ready Hands Home Care
05.2006 - 02.2008
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Virginia School of Nursing And Medical Institute
Home Health Aide - Home Health Care
Cudley's Trining Program
Associate of Arts - Associate in Arts-Psychology And Child Education
Akrokerri Teacher Training College