Michaela DArmiento
Summary
Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service. Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Private Client
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Temp CNA
Friendly Senior Living Facility
05.2021 - 02.2022
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Served as a liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
Temp CNA
Hurlbut Nursing Home
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Direct Support Professional
Heritage Christian Services
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Completed a Course to be a Certified Med Liaison where i would help count, document and pass meds to clients;
Education
High School Diploma -
Greece Arcadia High School
Rochester, NY06.2015
Skills
- Nutrition management
- CPR/AED
- Mental Health Support
- Pediatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Management
- Dementia Care
- Behavioral Management
- Geriatric Care
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Private Client
03.2022 - 03.2023
Temp CNA
Friendly Senior Living Facility
05.2021 - 02.2022
Temp CNA
Hurlbut Nursing Home
06.2020 - 04.2021
Direct Support Professional
Heritage Christian Services
01.2018 - 05.2020
High School Diploma -
Greece Arcadia High School