Pretty Tshuma
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with proven ability to deliver care efficiently and productively, ensuring tasks are completed in timely manner. Skilled in patient hygiene assistance, nutritional support, and mobility aid. Excel at communication, empathy, and patience, fostering trusting relationships with clients and families for optimal care outcomes. Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HHA
2nd Family
East Orange, NJ
07.2023 - Current
- Answered questions from family members about the care being provided to the client.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients for assistance or advice regarding health or safety issues.
- Helped keep track of medical supplies used by the client throughout the day.
- Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
- Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations using appropriate safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care plans and progress notes.
- Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of the client.
- Checked vital signs on a regular basis such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Instructed family members on how best to provide care for their loved one when needed.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Education
CNA - Medical Field
TIA
New York, NY07-2024
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Communication abilities
- Documentation proficiency
- Range of motion exercises
- Ambulation Assistance
- Recreational Activities
Affiliations
- exercising
- singing
- cooking
- walking
Certification
- HHA license
- CNA license
Languages
English
Elementary
zulu
Professional
Timeline
HHA
2nd Family
07.2023 - Current
CNA - Medical Field
TIA
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