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Pamela Vejarano

Johnston,Rhode Island

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at MAS Medical Staffing, skilled in patient care and HIPAA compliance. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and well-being through personalized support and effective communication. Adept in blood collection techniques, ensuring optimal health outcomes while fostering a positive and respectful environment for clients.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

MAS Medical Staffing
10.2024 - Current
  • 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 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.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • 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.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.

Home Health Aide

Home Care Services
03.2019 - 08.2022
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.

Education

Phlebotomist Training Specialist
Pawtucket, RI
04.2025

Johnston Senior High School
Johnston
06.2018

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Order of draw
  • Venipuncture
  • Specimen handling
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Butterfly needle technique
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Venipuncture expertise
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • HIPAA
  • Patient support
  • Blood culture collection
  • Capillary puncture
  • Infection control
  • Paperwork processing
  • Patient preparation

Certification

Phlebotomy and ECG techniques

Languages

Spanish
English

Timeline

Home Health Aide

MAS Medical Staffing
10.2024 - Current

Home Health Aide

Home Care Services
03.2019 - 08.2022

Phlebotomist Training Specialist

Johnston Senior High School