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Murline Christie

New York,NY

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Belvedere Health Services, enhancing patient independence and quality of life through expert patient care and personalized hygiene assistance. Skilled in meal preparation and providing emotional support, I significantly improved patient well-being and safety, adapting care plans to meet evolving needs.

Overview

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Work History

Home Health Aide

Belvedere Health Services
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
  • Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • 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.

Education

Height Sch, Clarendon Jamaica
07.1990

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance

Certification

Home health ade certificate

Timeline

Home Health Aide - Belvedere Health Services
Height Sch - ,
Murline Christie