Nevina Owens
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide at Help at Home, skilled in vital signs monitoring and compassionate caregiving. Successfully enhanced clients' quality of life by providing emotional support and personal hygiene assistance, while effectively communicating with families to ensure optimal care and wellbeing. Committed to maintaining a safe and nurturing environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Home Caregiver
Self Employed Caregiver
11.2017 - 04.2024
- Developed strong bonds with clients to offer emotional support.
- Supported dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Applied dressings, bandages, and binders to support healing processes.
- Ensured timely transit to various destinations including social gatherings.
- Aided clients in maintaining self-esteem through daily living support.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Supported client health by maintaining clean spaces and providing balanced meals.
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aegis Therapies
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Provided direct occupational therapy services in Skilled Nursing Facility, on-site therapy rehabilitation..
- Assisted patients with completing basic daily living activities such as grooming, dressing and self-feeding.
- Helped improve fine motor, visual perception and sensory processing skills.
- Educated patients and families on conditions, treatments and home exercises.
Home Health Aide
Help at Home
09.2016 - 06.2018
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions..
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Barista
American Espresso Catering Co
South Bend, In
09.2003 - 11.2013
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Prepared specialty drinks such as cappuccinos, lattes and mochas.
- Learned every menu item's preparation and numerous off-label drinks to meet customer needs.
Barista
Joe To Go
Granger, In
06.2004 - 09.2007
- Used POS system to accurately enter orders and process payments.
- Sanitized equipment and wiped down counters and tables to prevent spread of germs.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Followed exact recipes for mixing and preparing beverage and food items.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Brown Mackie College
South Bend, IN06.2016
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Records maintenance
- Strong ethics
- Problem-solving
- Empathetic listening
- Emotional support
- Cultural sensitivity
- Computer skills
- Dependable and responsible
- Analytical
- Active listening
Timeline
Private Home Caregiver
Self Employed Caregiver
11.2017 - 04.2024
Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant
Aegis Therapies
04.2017 - 08.2019
Home Health Aide
Help at Home
09.2016 - 06.2018
Barista
Joe To Go
06.2004 - 09.2007
Barista
American Espresso Catering Co
09.2003 - 11.2013
Associate Of Applied Science - Occupational Therapy
Brown Mackie College
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