Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Atria Senior Living, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance residents' independence through personalized care plans and effective communication. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and promoting well-being, ensuring dignity and comfort in daily activities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Atria Senior Living
09.2023 - Current
Provided personal care assistance to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
Assisted with medication management, promoting adherence to prescribed health regimens.
Supported mobility and physical therapy exercises, enhancing residents' strength and independence.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare staff for timely intervention.
Maintained cleanliness and safety of living spaces, ensuring a hygienic environment for residents.
Documented daily care activities accurately, contributing to comprehensive health records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans based on resident needs.
Trained new aides on best practices for resident care and safety protocols, improving team performance.
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.
Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Home Health Aide
Synergy Home Care, Home Health Care
09.2021 - 08.2023
Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
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.
Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
Home Health Aide
Renaissance Home Health Care LLC
11.2019 - 03.2020
Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
Maintained cleanliness and safety of living spaces, ensuring a hygienic environment for residents.
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.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Home Health Aide
Best Choice Home Health Care
06.2016 - 05.2018
Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Provided transportation and appointments management.
Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
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
HCS Home Care
03.2013 - 02.2015
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.
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs and goals of each patient.
Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
Provided personal care assistance to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.