Michelle Heyward
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate Private Duty Home Health Care Aide experienced in supporting clients with activities of daily living, medication supervision, and vital signs monitoring. Established safe routines through effective communication and meticulous charting, ensuring families remain informed of condition changes. Demonstrated strong organizational skills and critical thinking to efficiently manage schedules and address challenges.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Touching Hearts at Home
New York, NY
09.2022 - 09.2026
- Supported clients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and mobility to enhance comfort and dignity according to individualized care plans.
- Monitored client conditions and promptly reported changes to family members and supervising staff to ensure timely interventions.
- Prepared nutritious meals and adhered to dietary instructions to promote daily health and well-being.
- Documented daily care activities, observations, and client needs clearly for ongoing care coordination.
Private Duty Home Health Care Aide
Phyllis Cohen
New York, NY
07.2018 - 11.2022
- Assisted [number] patients daily with meals, hygiene, mobility, and activities of daily living to promote independence and well-being.
- Fostered trusted relationships with geriatric patients and families through compassionate companionship and attentive support.
- Prepared meals and supported medication reminders for senior clients.
- Tracked client progress, monitored vital signs and medication reactions, and promptly reported changes to ensure timely interventions.
- Monitored client comfort, safety, and daily routine changes during visits.
- Provided compassionate companionship to geriatric patients and built trusted relationships with families.
- Ensured safe transportation for clients to appointments and errands.
Home Health Aide
Hometeam
03.2009 - 08.2017
- Facilitated safe transfers for clients between bed, wheelchair, and car while ensuring comfort and stability.
- Helped clients transfer safely between bed, wheelchair, and car while monitoring comfort and stability.
- Tracked client progress, communicated observations to case managers, and noted emotional and behavioral changes.
- Monitored client comfort, safety, and daily routine changes during visits.
- Prepared nutritious meals and completed household chores to maintain a clean, organized home environment.
- Oversaw client comfort, safety, and adjustments to daily routines during visits.
Home Health Aide
Sunnyside Home Care
08.1990 - 10.2009
- Provided hands-on personal care, including bathing, grooming, dressing, and incontinence support.
- Transported clients to appointments and errands, ensuring safe transfers between bed, chair, wheelchair, and automobile.
- Monitored client comfort, behavior, and emotional state, relaying concerns to case managers and care teams for enhanced support.
- Monitored client comfort, safety, and daily routine changes during visits.
- Prepared nutritious meals and provided medication reminders for senior clients to promote health and well-being.
- Prepared meals and supported medication reminders for senior clients.
Education
Some High School - Locked
Morris High School
Bronx, New YorkSkills
- Patient care
- Medication support
- Client safety
- Fall prevention
- Infection control
- Transport assistance
- Care plan management
- Client documentation
- Nutritional planning
- Dementia care
- Hospice care
- Range of motion
- Home safety assessment
- Family communication
- Social engagement
- Light housekeeping
- State regulations knowledge
Certification
Home Health Aide Certification
Work Experience
09-2022
Education
04-1978
Certifications
02-2016
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Touching Hearts at Home
09.2022 - 09.2026
Private Duty Home Health Care Aide
Phyllis Cohen
07.2018 - 11.2022
Home Health Aide
Hometeam
03.2009 - 08.2017
Home Health Aide
Sunnyside Home Care
08.1990 - 10.2009
Some High School - Locked
Morris High School