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Lydia Dankwah

Absecon,NJ

Summary

Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

CHHA/PCA

Public Partnerships, PPL
06.2021 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
  • Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently providing attentive and respectful care services.
  • Continuously maintained up-to-date knowledge on medical practices through ongoing professional development programs, enhancing the quality of care provided to patients.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient progress, ensuring optimal care outcomes.

CHHA/PCA

Drothy Mcgee/Lawrence Mcgee
07.2017 - 06.2023
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary needs, supporting patients'' overall health goals.
  • Maintained accurate and detailed records of patient progress, ensuring optimal care outcomes.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' family members, fostering trust and open communication channels for effective care collaboration.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and individualized care.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

CHHA

Cathy Linsk
11.2014 - 10.2016

Provided a 24hour care for pt whiles i lived with her.

  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary needs, supporting patients'' overall health goals.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and individualized care.
  • Improved overall patient satisfaction by consistently providing attentive and respectful care services.
  • Conducted regular safety checks in patient homes, reducing potential hazards and ensuring a secure environment.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.

CHHA

Chris Defamio
10.2013 - 11.2014
  • Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical professionals promptly.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times, fostering a nurturing environment.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.

Education

Health Sciences

Atlantic Cape Community College
Mays Landing, NJ

LPN

Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA
10.2024

CHHA

Preferred Agency
Ventnor City, NJ
06.2013

High School Diploma -

Ofori Panin High School
Ghana, Kukurantumi
05.2011

Skills

  • Bathing Assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Dressing assistance
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Recording vital signs
  • Client documentation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • ADL support
  • Progress Documentation
  • Dementia Care
  • Home Care Aide
  • Home Health Aide

Timeline

CHHA/PCA

Public Partnerships, PPL
06.2021 - Current

CHHA/PCA

Drothy Mcgee/Lawrence Mcgee
07.2017 - 06.2023

CHHA

Cathy Linsk
11.2014 - 10.2016

CHHA

Chris Defamio
10.2013 - 11.2014

Health Sciences

Atlantic Cape Community College

LPN

Prism Career Institute

CHHA

Preferred Agency

High School Diploma -

Ofori Panin High School
Lydia Dankwah