Diligent Certified Nurse Assistant and dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Hospice Buffalo. Focused on delivering high-quality compassion, respect and efficient care. Strong documentation and communication skills. Contributing to positive patient outcomes and emotional support. Known for building positive patient relationships and adapting to change. Possess strong skills in time management. Dependable and responsible employee and a great team member.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Senior Helpers
02.2025 - Current
Maintain a safe and clean environment for client to reduce health risks and promote overall wellbeing.
Observe, document and report abnormalities or changes in patients' health status or behavior to supervisor.
Assisted clients with ADLs to increased comfort and quality of life.
Provide compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Reminder of any medications.
Document vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Physical Therapy Aide
Aspire Of Western New York
05.2022 - 08.2024
Assisted by answering phones, scheduling appointments, filing documents.
Maintained strict compliance with HIPAA regulations, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of sensitive patient information at all times.
Enhanced patient comfort and safety by setting up equipment, preparing treatment areas, and helped position patients as needed.
Optimized scheduling efficiency through coordination with administrative staff members, minimizing appointment conflicts for both therapists and patients.
Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring progress and provided information to supervising therapists.
Maintained supply inventory by placing orders when supplies ran low, for facility and group homes.
Performed electrical stimulation, ultrasounds, matrix, myofascial release and spot massages to improve patient movement and functions.
Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care.
Maintained transportation for all patients.
Applied heating and cooling packs as scheduled or needed.
Home Health Aide
Hospice Buffalo
01.2010 - 05.2022
Provided compassionate, personal and emotional support to terminally ill patients and families.
Helped patients with ADLs and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Maintained comfort measures with repositioning, massages, skin care with proper observation.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, linen changes, and organized living space for patients.
Listened to patients and families and help them understand care plan and resources available.
Monitored, document and report any changes in patient condition to nurse.
Recognized pain and agitation.
Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques in order to provide seamless continuity of care between shifts or visits.
Education
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY
High School Diploma -
South Park High
South Buffalo, NY
06-1991
Skills
Dementia care
Emotional support
Alzheimer's care
Client documentation
Behavioral management
Progress documentation
Time management
Patient advocacy
Team collaboration
Verbal and written communication skills
Direct patient care
Adaptability and flexibility
Compassionate caregiving
Vital signs monitoring
Patient care
Housekeeping tasks
Certification
CNA- Certified Nursing Assistant
HHA-Certified Home Care Aide
PCA- Personal Care Aide
CPR- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
SCIP- Strategies for Crisis Intervention and Prevention