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Nana O. Banahene

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

VNS Westchester
06.2017 - Current
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • 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.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • 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.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing
  • Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks

Private Home Health Aide

Sliver RedBorad
01.2016 - 11.2017
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • 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 transportation and appointments management.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
  • Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness

Education

High School Diploma -

Kumasi Technical Institute
Ghana
05.2008

Skills

  • Community Integration
  • Cancer Prevention
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Personal Care Assistance

Timeline

Home Health Aide

VNS Westchester
06.2017 - Current

Private Home Health Aide

Sliver RedBorad
01.2016 - 11.2017

High School Diploma -

Kumasi Technical Institute

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