Makeba Agbemadi
Home Health Aide
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Proven Home Health Aide and Camp Counselor with a track record of enhancing patient well-being at Personal Touch Home Health Care. Expert in meal preparation and chronic disease management, coupled with exceptional adaptability and teamwork skills. Achieved significant improvements in patient independence and quality of life through personalized care and safety assessments. 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. Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Home Health Care
09.2003 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Camp Counselor
Coalition for the Homeless/NYC
06.2003 - 08.2004
- Assisted in the successful management of daily operations such as meal planning, activity scheduling, and site maintenance.
- Maximized camper enjoyment by adapting programs to accommodate diverse interests and abilities.
- Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Participated in regular staff meetings to discuss strategies for improvement in areas such as programming, behavior management, and staff training.
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Schburg Satlite Acdemy
The Bronx, NY 05.2001 -
Skills
First aid and safety
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Personal Touch Home Health Care
09.2003 - Current
Camp Counselor
Coalition for the Homeless/NYC
06.2003 - 08.2004
High School Diploma -
Schburg Satlite Acdemy
05.2001 -
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