Rasheca Burton
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare, particularly skilled in providing exceptional home care support. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients. Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, and personalized care plan adherence. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, using these soft skills to enhance client satisfaction and trust.
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Compassionate Residential Habilitation Aide known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in developing personalized care plans, assisting with daily living activities, and fostering independence in clients. Excel in communication, empathy, and patience, ensuring responsive and supportive interactions that enhance client well-being.
Compassionate home health aide with current department of health certification. Brings several years of experience assisting in home environments for physically disabled clients of varying capacities. Skilled at closely monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding, bathing and grooming, positioning and range of motion exercises.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Habilitation Aide
Aspire Of WNY
Getzville, New York
11.2002 - Current
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Participated in staff meetings to discuss new programs or strategies for working with clients.
- Taught basic life skills such as money management, meal preparation, hygiene and communication skills.
- Provided companionship and assistance to clients during recreational activities such as walks, outings and other social events.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming and nutrition.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, shopping trips or other errands as required.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Responded promptly to any emergency situations that arose during shift hours.
- Attended medical appointments to promote accurate information exchange between medical provider and care team.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage appropriate behaviors.
- Scheduled medical appointments for clients as needed or requested.
- Maintained accurate records of services rendered, progress notes and incident reports in a timely manner.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Ensured safety of the individuals by providing supervision when necessary.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Documented present problems, current medicines and vital stats.
- Monitored vitals to assess medical conditions or illnesses.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Education
High School Diploma -
Seneca Vocational High School
Buffalo, NY06-2001
Skills
- Transportation assistance
- Nutrition
- Motivational support
- Patience and tact
- Housekeeping tasks
- First aid and CPR
- Activity planning
- Health and safety awareness
- Personal care assistance
- Client advocacy
- Meal preparation
- Skill building
- Resourcefulness and initiative
- Reliability and punctuality
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Client support
- Professionalism and ethics
Timeline
Residential Habilitation Aide
Aspire Of WNY
11.2002 - Current
High School Diploma -
Seneca Vocational High School