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Sandy Calixte

Summary

Proven Home Health Aide with a track record of enhancing patient well-being at Carna Health/Comforcare and Visiting Nurses Association. Specializes in dementia care and progress documentation, significantly improving patient emotional health. Skilled in creating therapeutic relationships and adept in HIPAA compliance, demonstrating a blend of compassionate care and technical proficiency.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Home Health Aide

Carna Health/Comforcare
10.2018 - Current
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Daily reminder of prescribed medications under direction of Nurse.
  • Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
  • Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Communicated effectively both verbally written communication keeping everyone involved informed about ongoing progress changes related patient''s care plan.
  • Recorded accurate patient information and updated medical records, facilitating effective communication among the healthcare team members.

Hospice Aide

Visiting Nurses Association
03.2014 - 05.2016
  • Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
  • Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
  • Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
  • Served as an advocate for patients'' rights and interests to ensure that their wishes were respected during all stages of hospice care provision.
  • Assisted in the management of end-of-life symptoms through the implementation of non-pharmacological interventions such as massage, guided imagery, or relaxation exercises.

Education

No Degree - Health Services Management

Berkeley College
New York, NY
06.2026

Certified Home Health Aide -

Dorson Vocational Training Institute
East Orange, NJ
2011

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Data Entry
  • Dementia Care
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Progress Documentation
  • Care Plan Management
  • Healthcare Education
  • Home Health Aide
  • Records Management
  • Documentation And Reporting

Certification

  • CHHA - Certified Home Health Aide

Timeline

Certified Home Health Aide

Carna Health/Comforcare
10.2018 - Current

Hospice Aide

Visiting Nurses Association
03.2014 - 05.2016

No Degree - Health Services Management

Berkeley College

Certified Home Health Aide -

Dorson Vocational Training Institute

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