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Michelle Heyward

The Bronx,NY

Summary

A position as a home health aide.

Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.

Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task] and [Task]. Offering [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Atria Senior Living
09.2022 - Current
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.

Private Duty Home Health Care Aide

Phyllis Cohen
08.2019 - 11.2021
  • 1
  • Competently provided comprehensive services for residents and assisted with tasks of daily living
  • 2
  • Established good rapport and assisted with all aspects of daily living for homebound patients
  • 3
  • Fostered relationships with geriatric patients and their families.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.

Home Health Aide

Hometeam
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Provided personal care such as bathing and grooming
  • 2
  • Transferring in and out bed or chair
  • 3
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Take to and from appointments
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • 4
  • Prepared daily meals.

Home Health Aide

Sunnyside Home Care
09.2000 - 08.2016
  • 1
  • Prepared daily meals for client
  • 2
  • Take client to and from Appointments
  • 3
  • Transfer client in and out of bed and chair
  • 4
  • Provided personal care , bathing and grooming.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
  • Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Carried out important daily living tasks for patients by cooking meals, washing laundry and other household chores.
  • Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Maintained patient hygiene by administering bedpans, urinals, baths and shaves.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.

CNA

Cypress Grove Assistant living
Wilmington, NC

Education

Some High School - Locked

Morris High School
Bronx, New York
04.1978

Skills

  • Meal Design & Management Patient and Family Communications Patient Care
  • Patient Relations
  • Compassionate client care
  • Client documentation
  • Care plan management
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • Flexible
  • People skills
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Mobility Support
  • Client Requirements
  • Case Management
  • ADL Support
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Status Updates
  • Household Support
  • Mental Stimulation

Quote

Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing.
Theodore Roosevelt

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Atria Senior Living
09.2022 - Current

Private Duty Home Health Care Aide

Phyllis Cohen
08.2019 - 11.2021

Home Health Aide

Hometeam
02.2016 - 02.2017

Home Health Aide

Sunnyside Home Care
09.2000 - 08.2016

Some High School - Locked

Morris High School

CNA

Cypress Grove Assistant living
Michelle Heyward