Sandra Lugo
North Palm Beach
Summary
Professionally trained Home Health Aide with experience delivering high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Committed to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity .
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Brookdale Senior Living
Palm Beach Gardens
09.2021 - Current
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, tidying up patient's living space for a comfortable environment
- Ensured infection control protocols were followed at all times when providing care
- Implemented fall prevention strategies through regular safety assessments of the home environment
- Provided companionship through engaging conversations or recreational activities tailored towards each patient's interests
- Demonstrated empathy while supporting individuals coping with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations
- Assisted patients with range of motion exercises to maintain or improve their physical mobility
- Provided transportation for patients to medical appointments, therapy sessions, or social outings as needed
- Attended training sessions regularly to stay updated on best practices in home healthcare
- Assisted bedridden patients with turning schedules every XX hours to prevent bedsores
Private Senior Caregiver
Watermark Senior Living
West Palm Beach
01.2024 - 05.2025
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management
- Monitored vital signs and promptly reported any changes or concerns to healthcare professionals
- Created a warm and supportive environment for seniors by engaging in meaningful conversations and activities
- Managed household tasks including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry
- Implemented exercise routines to promote physical fitness and mobility for seniors
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules while maintaining accurate records of dosage administration
- Assisted with mobility devices such as walkers or wheelchairs to ensure safe movement within the home or community
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to seniors, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being
Home Health Aide
Loving Care Agency
Stroudsburg
02.2012 - 06.2015
- Documented patient observations accurately in medical records, including changes in condition or behavior
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and goals
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, tidying up patient's living space for a comfortable environment
- Provided companionship through engaging conversations or recreational activities tailored towards each patient's interests
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by following established protocols and seeking appropriate assistance
- Attended training sessions regularly to stay updated on best practices in home healthcare
- Assisted patients with cognitive impairments through memory stimulation exercises and engagement in mentally stimulating activities
Education
Relias Training courses in Healthcare -
Brookdale Senior Living Assisting
Palm Beach Gardens, FL07.2025
Trade Course in Home health Aide -
Loving Care Agency
Stroudsburg, PA08.2012
Trade school in Medical Assistant -
Mandal College of Allied Health
New York, NY06.2007
College in Elementary Education -
CUNY Bronx Community College
Bronx, NY06.1996
University in Elementary Education -
CUNY Lehman College
Bronx, NY09.1994
High School in Academic Comprehensive courses -
Walton High School
Bronx, NY06.1992
Skills
- Direct support
- Internet exp
- Bilingual
- Medical administrative support
- Resident's rights
- First aid
- Senior care
- Alzheimer's care
- Vital signs
- Assisting with ADLs
- Medication administration
- CPR
- Patient care
- Cooking
- Receptionist skills
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Home care
- Home health
- Cleaning
- Group home
- Working with people with autism
- Hospice care
- Patient observation
- HIPAA
- Patient monitoring
- Care plans
- Caregiving
- Meal preparation
- Phlebotomy
- Dementia care
- Assisted living
Certification
- Certified Medical Assistant, 06/01/06
- CPR Certification
- Certified Home Health Aide
- Driver's License
Timeline
Private Senior Caregiver
Watermark Senior Living
01.2024 - 05.2025
Home Health Aide
Brookdale Senior Living
09.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Loving Care Agency
02.2012 - 06.2015
Relias Training courses in Healthcare -
Brookdale Senior Living Assisting
Trade Course in Home health Aide -
Loving Care Agency
Trade school in Medical Assistant -
Mandal College of Allied Health
College in Elementary Education -
CUNY Bronx Community College
University in Elementary Education -
CUNY Lehman College
High School in Academic Comprehensive courses -
Walton High School