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Nayerie Simmons

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Open Arms Homecare, skilled in patient care and meal preparation. Proven ability to enhance client independence through personalized support and effective care plan management. Adept at monitoring health status and providing emotional support, ensuring a dignified and safe living environment for all clients.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Open Arms Homecare
03.2025 - 04.2025
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.

Home Health Aide

New Century Health Care
06.2023 - 02.2024
  • Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.

Home Health Aide

Homehelpershomecare
11.2020 - 05.2023
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.

Education

Youthbuild High School
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Bathing assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Light housekeeping
  • Care plan management
  • Care plan assessment
  • Bedside care
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Home health aide (HHA)
  • Dementia care

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Open Arms Homecare
03.2025 - 04.2025

Home Health Aide

New Century Health Care
06.2023 - 02.2024

Home Health Aide

Homehelpershomecare
11.2020 - 05.2023

Youthbuild High School
Nayerie Simmons