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Virginia Govia

The Bronx

Summary

Dedicated Home Health Aide with expertise in personal care, medication administration, and client relationship building. Committed to providing safe, nurturing environments and fostering emotional support for clients with over 10 years of experience.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Unlimited Care Inc
The Bronx
02.2019 - Current

Provided personal care and support to clients in their homes by:

  • Maintained clean and safe home environment for clients, promoting comfort and well-being.
  • Assisting clients with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing and incontinence care and basic household needs
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets by delivering high levels of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
  • Encouraged client independence by teaching essential self-care skills, fostering confidence in personal hygiene.
  • Monitored client health and reported any changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Administered medications as directed by healthcare providers.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients and their families.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance patient care plans.
  • Documented client progress and care provided in daily logs.
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.

Home Health Aide

Heart to Heart Home Care Agency
The Bronx
03.2012 - 11.2018
  • Delivered personal care and support to enhance clients' comfort and well-being at home.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
  • Developed trusting relationships with clients and their families.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks and managed household chores to ensure a clean and safe living environment.
  • Responded to patient calls promptly, offering assistance or directing them to appropriate personnel for timely care.

Child Caregiver

Brian & Deanna Mammor
Long Island City
01.2009 - 11.2011
  • Supervised daily activities for 3 children, between the ages of 1, 3, and age 7. Ensuring safety and engagement.
  • Provided nurturing and appropriate environment for children of various ages.
  • Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
  • Sanitized toys and tables to maintain clean, safe environment.
  • Organized playdates, outings, and group activities to promote social skills development.
  • Monitored health and safety standards during all activities and routines.
  • Fostered positive relationships with children to support emotional growth.
  • Offered emotional assistance during moments of anxiety.
  • Engaged in conversations with young children to enhance verbal communication skills.
  • Maintained a clean, organized, and nurturing environment for children.
  • Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children of all ages.
  • Balanced schedules to promote optimal rest, play and educational periods.
  • Established positive relationships with parents and guardians to communicate daily updates on their child's progress.
  • Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
  • Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
  • Helped toddlers transition into pre-school settings through supportive guidance.
  • Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining calm under pressure.
  • Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
  • Instilled discipline and maintained order with children by using simple and commanding directives.
  • Supported children with special needs, adapting activities to meet diverse requirements.
  • Read stories to children, facilitated discussions and tied books into learning opportunities.

Education

GED -

Teller Avenue Educational Campus
The Bronx, NY
11-2020

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Health monitoring
  • Hygiene instruction
  • Safety monitoring
  • Dietary planning
  • Meal preparation
  • Record keeping
  • Patient communication
  • CPR training
  • Child supervision
  • Toilet training
  • Age-appropriate activities
  • Child development
  • Client relationship building
  • Effective communication
  • Compassionate communication
  • Trust building
  • Emotional support
  • Housekeeping abilities

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Unlimited Care Inc
02.2019 - Current

Home Health Aide

Heart to Heart Home Care Agency
03.2012 - 11.2018

Child Caregiver

Brian & Deanna Mammor
01.2009 - 11.2011

GED -

Teller Avenue Educational Campus
Virginia Govia