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Sakina Smith

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Always Best Care
Philadelphia, PA
01.2022 - 04.2024
  • Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.

CHHA

Care First
Philadelphia, PA
04.2019 - 01.2022
  • Maintained a safe environment by adhering to safety protocols and procedures.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, family members, caregivers and other healthcare professionals regarding patient care plans.
  • Monitored changes in physical condition of patients and reported any changes promptly to supervisor or nurse.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing linens, doing laundry, dusting furniture and vacuuming carpets.
  • Observed patient behavior for any signs of discomfort or distress.

Housekeeping Aide

Blue Moon Motel
Philadelphia, PA
10.2018 - 02.2019
  • Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, including toilets, sinks and showers and bathtubs.
  • Dusted furniture, fixtures and other surfaces.
  • Changed bed linens and made beds according to hotel standards.
  • Removed trash from all guest rooms on a daily basis.
  • Inspected all guestrooms for safety hazards or maintenance needs.

CHHA

Private Duty
Philadelphia, PA
11.2013 - 10.2018
  • Took vital signs and monitored client's health status regularly.
  • Provided assistance with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and eating.
  • Provided companionship including conversations, reading books or playing games with clients.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • Progress Documentation
  • Care plan assessment
  • Care Plan Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient Care
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Housekeeping

Certification

Assisting w/ Medication Self-Administration Part 1

Assisting w/ Medication Self-Administration Part 2

Maintaining a Clean & Healthy Environment (Infection Control)

Adult Residential Licensing

Safety in Dementia

Addressing Agitation & Aggression in Dementia

Communicating w/ a Person with Dementia

Light Housekeeping Techniques

Overview of Body Systems & Medical Terminology

Overview of Intellectual Disability Care

Assisting with Independent Living Through IADLs

Video Understanding Tuberculosis

Introduction to Dementia Care

Overview of Covid-19

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Always Best Care
01.2022 - 04.2024

CHHA

Care First
04.2019 - 01.2022

Housekeeping Aide

Blue Moon Motel
10.2018 - 02.2019

CHHA

Private Duty
11.2013 - 10.2018

Assisting w/ Medication Self-Administration Part 1

Assisting w/ Medication Self-Administration Part 2

Maintaining a Clean & Healthy Environment (Infection Control)

Adult Residential Licensing

Safety in Dementia

Addressing Agitation & Aggression in Dementia

Communicating w/ a Person with Dementia

Light Housekeeping Techniques

Overview of Body Systems & Medical Terminology

Overview of Intellectual Disability Care

Assisting with Independent Living Through IADLs

Video Understanding Tuberculosis

Introduction to Dementia Care

Overview of Covid-19

Sakina Smith