Roselande Aristhene
Home health aide
Malden,MA
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide with a proven track record at Assisting Hands Home Care, enhancing patient independence and quality of life through expert care plan management and interpersonal communication. Achieved a 40% improvement in patient well-being by providing personalized, compassionate care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and fostering patient safety, I excel in delivering top-notch patient care and support.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Assisting Hands Home Care
Livingston, NJ
04.2017 - 08.2023
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
Education
Nursing
Essex County College
Newark, NJSkills
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bathing Assistance
- Housekeeping
- Dressing assistance
- Care Plan Management
- Mobility support
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Behavioral support
- Patient transportation
- Home Safety Assessments
- ADL support
- Care plan assessment
- Interpersonal Communication
- Care Plan Adherence
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Assisting Hands Home Care
04.2017 - 08.2023
Nursing
Essex County College