Penny O'Brien
Andover
Summary
With around thirty years experience in the field Penny is a compassionate, friendly, and dedicated aide. She works well with others and is always willing to lend a helping hand. Penny prioritizes both a patients emotional and physical well being, using her positive attitude and what she's learned from years of experience working with all kinds of seniors. She is more of a friend than a caretaker and is a great addition to any care staff.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2025 - Current
- Assisting clients with every day activities.
- Perform basic housekeeping duties like laundry, shopping, disposing of garbage,
- Transporting clients to doctor's appointments.
Certified Nurses Aide
Chelsea Assisted Living
Sparta, NJ
06.2024 - 06.2025
- Assisting residents with daily activities, ensuring personal hygiene is prioritized.
- Provided care for residents with memory disorders.
- Performed basic housekeeping duties like, laundry and disposing of garbage.
Certified Nurses Aide
Knoll Views
Sparta, NJ
11.2013 - 08.2023
- Assisted residents with daily activities including, bathing, shaving, and dressing themselves.
- Cleaned residents rooms to ensure clean and safe living conditions.
- Served residents food and drinks during meal times.
- Provided emotional care by participating in group activities and one on one conversations with residence in spare time.
Home Health Aide
Comfort Care Services
09.2009 - 01.2010
- Provided personal care assistance to clients, ensuring comfort and safety during daily activities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, sweeping vacuuming, and mopping ensuring a clean living space for patients.
Certified Nurses Aide
New Seasons
Mt Arlington, NJ
08.2003 - 04.2008
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported patients and their families by actively listening and empathizing with their concerns during difficult times.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newton High School
Newton, NJSkills
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Patient transportation
- Interpersonal communication
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- CNA - Certified Nurse Aide
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Visiting Angels Home Care
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nurses Aide
Chelsea Assisted Living
06.2024 - 06.2025
Certified Nurses Aide
Knoll Views
11.2013 - 08.2023
Home Health Aide
Comfort Care Services
09.2009 - 01.2010
Certified Nurses Aide
New Seasons
08.2003 - 04.2008
High School Diploma -
Newton High School