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Melvin E Gómez Yánez

New City,NY

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with a background in medicine, providing personal care and hygiene assistance to the elderly, disabled individuals, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication assistance, and health education for patients' families. Notable for the 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

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Edison Home Health Care
Spring Valley, NY
05.2025 - Current
  • Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
  • Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
  • Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
  • Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
  • Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
  • Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.

General Practitioner

Honduras Medical Center
Tegucigalpa , Honduras
08.2023 - 01.2024
  • Counseled patients on lifestyle changes and preventive health care measures.
  • Managed acute and chronic diseases using evidence based medicine guidelines.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care for patients across multiple settings.
  • Educated patients about their conditions, medications, treatments, and follow-up care.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans for chronic medical conditions such as diabetes and hypertension.
  • Referred patients to specialists when necessary or requested by the patient and family member.
  • Provided advice on nutrition, exercise habits, hygiene practices, stress management techniques.
  • Scheduled regular checkups with patients to monitor progress of existing treatments or conditions.
  • Assessed patient needs by taking detailed histories and performing comprehensive physicals.
  • Performed physical examinations, ordered laboratory tests and prescribed medications.
  • Provided diagnosis and treatment for a variety of illnesses and injuries.
  • Reviewed patient charts prior to appointments in order to be fully prepared for each visit.
  • Interpreted test results to diagnose illness or injury while considering the patient's age, gender, family history and environment.
  • Responded promptly to emergency calls from patients in need of urgent care services.
  • Consulted with patients on lifestyle changes, diet and exercise.
  • Maintained strict patient privacy and confidential patient information, taking care to meet HIPAA guidelines and statutes for data security.
  • Maintained accurate and thorough patient charts in accordance with legal and clinical standards.
  • Referred patients with serious medical conditions and emergencies to hospital for immediate care.
  • Established and maintained relationships with specialists to provide patient referrals and holistic care.
  • Educated patients on diagnoses, treatments and medications and self-management to drive recovery and outcome goals.
  • Interpreted and evaluated diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
  • Achieved consistent referrals and high patient satisfaction scores by providing exceptional care and support.
  • Performed complete or partial physical assessments and standardized tests to evaluate conditions and responses.

Education

Home Health Aide - Medical Field

Guardian Career Academy, Inc.
The Bronx, NY
02-2025

Personal Care Assistant - Medical Field

Guardian Career Academy, Inc.
The Bronx, NY
02-2025

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De Honduras
Tegucigalpa, Honduras
03-2018

Skills

  • Health education
  • Patient care
  • Dementia support
  • First aid and safety
  • Emotional support
  • ADL support
  • Documentation
  • Ambulation assistance
  • Medical charting
  • Care plan adherence
  • Patient advocacy
  • Behavioral management
  • Family caregiver education
  • Catheter care assistance
  • Infection control
  • Care plan implementation
  • Patient education
  • Nutrition management
  • Physical therapy support
  • Social interaction facilitation
  • Spiritual support and companionship
  • Home safety assessments
  • Chronic disease management
  • Community activities
  • Crisis intervention
  • Respiratory care
  • Case management experience
  • Quality program protocols
  • Medical terminology and equipment
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Nutritional meal preparation
  • Transportation assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Feeding assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Compassionate client care
  • Personal care services
  • Light housekeeping
  • Care plan development
  • Emergency response
  • Team collaboration

Languages

English
Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Edison Home Health Care
05.2025 - Current

General Practitioner

Honduras Medical Center
08.2023 - 01.2024

Home Health Aide - Medical Field

Guardian Career Academy, Inc.

Personal Care Assistant - Medical Field

Guardian Career Academy, Inc.

M.D. - Medicine

Universidad Nacional Autónoma De Honduras

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