Philomena Charles
Rahway,NJ
Summary
Accomplished Home Health Aide at Atlantic Private Care, adept in patient care and emotional support. Enhanced client independence by 30% through personalized care plans and mobility support. Proficient in recording vital signs and implementing safety procedures, fostering a compassionate environment while ensuring adherence to care plans and promoting overall well-being.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Atlantic Private Care
08.2015 - 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- 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.
- Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Mercy College
Dobbs Ferry NY05-2007
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Mobility support
- Recording vital signs
- ADL support
- Interpersonal communication
- Patient transport
- Care plan adherence
- Behavior redirection
- Ambulation assistance
- [State] Driver's license
- Safety procedures
- Emotional support
- Bedside care
- Care plan implementation
Certification
- CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Atlantic Private Care
08.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
Mercy College
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