MASURATU QUAYE
The Bronx
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with expertise in health monitoring and personal care assistance. Skilled in developing individualized care plans and delivering emotional support to improve client well-being. Proficient in client assessment and medication administration, fostering a supportive environment that enhances quality of life.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
ABLE BODY HOMECARE AGENCY OF NY
2930 WESTCHESTER AVE, 2ND FL BRONX NY 10461
02.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications following healthcare guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of client care and progress notes.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients at home.
- Trained new staff on best practices in client care procedures.
- 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.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- 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.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- 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.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- 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.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Korle-Gonno, Accra, Greater Accra
ACCRA GHANA06-1987
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Medication administration
- Care plan development
- Care plan implementation
- Health monitoring
- Client assessment
- Patient education
- Patient advocacy
- Client safety and first aid
- Safety procedures
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Mobility activities
- Patient transport
- Bedside care
- Exercise program support
- Nutrition management
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Housekeeping
- Documentation
- Medication organization
- First aid and safety
- Care plan adherence
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient education
Timeline
Home Health Aide
ABLE BODY HOMECARE AGENCY OF NY
02.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Korle-Gonno, Accra, Greater Accra