Lyla Mohamed
Ozone Park
Summary
Self-motivated, efficient and caring Home Health Aide professional with 13+ years' experience. Seeking to obtain a position where I can enhance my skills and be of service and care to those in need.
Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication administration, and health education for patients' families. Notable for ability to create comfortable environments while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrated impact in improving patient well-being through consistent delivery of empathetic care.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Atria Senior Living
Kew Gardens
04.2022 - 03.2025
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
Home Health Aide/Caregiver
The New Homestead Home
Kew Gardens
11.2009 - 12.2021
- Provided direct care to patients assigned, following patients plan of care as instructed by RN case manager and then documented on the aide assignment sheet
- Observed and reported any changes in patients condition(s) to the RN case manager or administrator, when case manager was not available
- Completed all documentation(s) required for each patients activities and assignments which were performed and turned in all timesheets, with notes in appropriate time frame
- Completed 12 hours of in-service training per calendar year as required
- Assisted patients with bathing, feeding and dressing themselves, and washing of laundry
- Assisted patients with daily activities (walking, arts and crafts etc.)
- Utilized infection control principles when doing light housekeeping task for patients
Education
Home Health Aide Certificate -
Bold Vision Career of Queens
Queens, NY12.2021
Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
- Problem Solver
- Compassionate and Empathetic
- Time Management
- Organizational Skills
- Adaptability
- Medical Knowledge
- Physical Stamina
- Patient monitoring
- Medication administration
- Vital signs assessment
- Infection control
- Self-care instruction
- Documentation management
- Companionship provision
- Transportation assistance
- Recreational engagement
- Health condition reporting
- Home care techniques
- Effective communication
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Atria Senior Living
04.2022 - 03.2025
Home Health Aide/Caregiver
The New Homestead Home
11.2009 - 12.2021
Home Health Aide Certificate -
Bold Vision Career of Queens