Rufus Dantzler
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in patient care, emotional support, and nutrition management. Committed to enhancing patient well-being and independence through personalized assistance and effective communication. A continued student in both human health science and fitness gives me a understanding of the different systems and structures. My studies in myology and kinesiology allows me to recognize muscle, movement, tendons, ligaments, joints and bone,my studies in massage and palpation as well as shiatsu teaches me how how to access tissue and muscle quality
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Edison
Brooklyn, NY
11.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient health status and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Administered medications per prescribed schedules, maintaining compliance with care plans.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing patient well-being.
- Coordinated with family members regarding patient care needs and progress updates.
- Implemented infection control procedures to promote a safe environment for patients.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records systems.
- 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.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Manual Therapy
Swedish Institute College of Health Science
New York, NY05-2027
Certificate - Health And Physical Fitness
ISSA
Online07-2025
Skills
- Care plan assessment
- Care plan adherence
- [State] Driver's license
- Nutrition management
- Specialized dietary needs
- Care plan implementation
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
- Strength coach
- Nutritional Coach
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Edison
11.2024 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Manual Therapy
Swedish Institute College of Health Science
Certificate - Health And Physical Fitness
ISSA