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Martina Etienne
Eldridge,IA
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Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in patient care, health record management, and effective communication. Committed to enhancing client well-being through emotional support and meticulous documentation.
Overview
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1
Certification
1
1
year of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Healthcare plus
Chicago, IL
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
- Documented client progress and health updates in care plans accurately.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and care plans.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Care
Orland Park, Illinois
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Assisted in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs were met.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Package Handler
FedEx
Chicago, Illinois
09.2024 - 01.2025
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery trucks and conveyor belts.
- Sorted packages by size and destination for efficient processing.
- Operated material handling equipment to move packages safely.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in the work area.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure a secure work environment.
- Collaborated with team members to meet daily workload demands.
- Inspected incoming packages for damage or discrepancies before processing.
- Assisted in loading delivery trucks with prepared packages.
- Loaded and unloaded packages from delivery vehicles with manual and powered equipment.
- Reported any lost or damaged items to supervisors immediately upon discovery.
- Resolved conveyor system issues by clearing jams and blockages.
Home Health Aide
Addus Home Health Care
Chicago, IL
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client progress and health updates in care plans accurately.
- Communicated effectively with families about client needs and care plans.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
Education
Associate Degree - Medical Billing And Coding
06.2025 - 08.2026
Skills
- Patient care
- Health record management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Effective communication
- Client documentation
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Compliance adherence
- Medication organization
- Patient education
- Progress documentation
- Care plan implementation
- Safety procedures
- Medical terminology and equipment
- Home safety assessments
- Dressing assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- First aid and safety
- Psychological support
- State regulations
- Meal preparation
- Bedside care
- Client safety and first aid
- Social interaction facilitation
- Behavior redirection
- Transportation assistance
- Patient lifting techniques
- Pain management
- Personal care services
- Housekeeping
- Dementia support
- Family caregiver education
- Light housekeeping
- Spiritual support and companionship
- Community activities
- Emotional support
- ADL support
- [State] Driver's license
- Toileting assistance
- Home care aide (HCA)
Certification
- CPR
- AED
- FIRST AID
Timeline
Home Health Aide - Healthcare plus
06.2025 - Current
Ultimate Medical Academy - Associate Degree, Medical Billing And Coding
06.2025 - 08.2026
Home Health Aide - Visiting Angels Home Care
05.2025 - 06.2025
Package Handler - FedEx
09.2024 - 01.2025
Home Health Aide - Addus Home Health Care
11.2022 - 09.2024
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