MARIA DEPINA
Hanson,MA
Summary
Qualified CNA specializing in personal care and related services under direction, instruction and supervision of registered nurse. Skilled at providing mobility support, administering medications and organizing appointments. Diligent about keeping areas clean and organized to maintain healthful, safe environment. Compassionate Home Health Aide with current HHA Health Certification. Bringing 13 years of experience assisting in home environments for physically disabled clients of varying capacities. Skilled at closely monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding, bathing and grooming, positioning and range of motion exercises.
Qualified professional specializes in personal care and related services under direction, instruction and supervision of registered nurses. History of managing mobility support, administering medications and organizing appointments. Reliable in keeping areas clean and organized to maintain healthy, safe environment.
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Alayacare
Chestnut Hill, MA
06.2019 - 06.2020
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support
- Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling
- Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans
- Answered questions and assisted with health system coordination, patient rights and privacy of personal information
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life
- Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being
- Monitored and reported clients' progress
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to [Job title] and documenting information in files
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping
- Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships
- Coordinated and engaged in community outreach and local events to educate on chronic illness, at-home care and preventative self-exams
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients with [Type] and [Type] conditions to promote better overall health and improve eating habits
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including [Type] and [Type] and kept watchful eye for side effects
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Assisted patients with such tasks as [Task] and [Task] each [Timeframe] to alleviate burden on family members
- Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves
Home Health Aide
Hingham, MA
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support
- Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling
- Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans
- Answered questions and assisted with health system coordination, patient rights and privacy of personal information
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life
- Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being
- Monitored and reported clients' progress
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to [Job title] and documenting information in files
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping
- Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships
- Coordinated and engaged in community outreach and local events to educate on chronic illness, at-home care and preventative self-exams
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients with [Type] and [Type] conditions to promote better overall health and improve eating habits
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including [Type] and [Type] and kept watchful eye for side effects
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Assisted patients with such tasks as [Task] and [Task] each [Timeframe] to alleviate burden on family members
- Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves
Home Health Aide /CNA
Avon, MA
07.2016 - 11.2017
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician
- Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes
- Coordinated and engaged in community outreach and local events to educate on chronic illness, at-home care and preventative self-exams
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients with [Type] and [Type] conditions to promote better overall health and improve eating habits
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety
- Assisted patients with such tasks as [Task] and [Task] each [Timeframe] to alleviate burden on family members
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to [Job title] and documenting information in files
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Assisted elderly clients with personal hygiene and other daily activities, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs
- Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients
- Managed various daily job tasks, including patient transportation and appointment scheduling
- Answered questions and assisted with health system coordination, patient rights and privacy of personal information
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans
- Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being
- Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life
- Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions, including [Type] and [Type] and kept watchful eye for side effects
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times
- Monitored and reported clients' progress
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships
CNA
Brockton, MA
03.2013 - 08.2014
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
CNA
Easton, MA
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment
- Delivered nursing assistance to residents in [Number]-bed [Type] care facility
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying
- Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients
- Administered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status
- Supported diagnostic and treatment procedures, including setting up and operating specialized medical equipment
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care
Education
High School Diploma -
Rockland High School
Rockland, MA06.2009
Skills
- Mobility support
- Housekeeping
- Medical charting
- ADL support
- Schedule managementCustomer satisfaction
- Safety monitoring
- Care plan assessment
- Medication organization
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Documentation
- Compassionate client care
- Patient advocacy
- Dementia support
- Progress documentation
Certification
- Home Care Aide (HHA)
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
- First Aid/CPR
Languages
Cape verdean creole
Some spanish
Portuguese
Personal Information
Gender: F
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Alayacare
06.2019 - 06.2020
Home Health Aide /CNA
07.2016 - 11.2017
Home Health Aide
06.2016 - 11.2018
CNA
03.2013 - 08.2014
CNA
05.2012 - 12.2013
High School Diploma -
Rockland High School