Sheila O'Connell
North Weymouth,MA
Summary
Highly motivated caregiver with over 30 years of experience, Excellent time management and compassionate, Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, enhance client satisfaction and trust, Devoted to giving every client a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Private Care
Hingham, MA
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
- Documented patient status and reported changes in care needs.
Company Manager
S & A Home Health Care
Weymouth , MA
08.2020 - 12.2024
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with community resources to support clients' needs.
- Coordinated daily scheduling of home care staff to meet client needs effectively.
- Built work schedules and staff assignments, taking workload, space and equipment availability into consideration.
- Resolved conflicts between staff and clients or their families to ensure satisfaction with services.
- Managed client and family communications, providing updates and addressing concerns promptly.
- Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and orientation of new home care personnel.
- Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
- Worked closely with payroll staff to ensure timely processing of payroll information.
Education
High School Diploma -
St John Bosco Community College
Co. Clare, Ireland CPR Certified
HHA Certified
Skills
- Project management
- Documentation and reporting
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Staff training and development
- Coaching and mentoring
- Disciplinary techniques
- Schedule preparation
- Emergency response
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Private Care
07.2021 - Current
Company Manager
S & A Home Health Care
08.2020 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
St John Bosco Community College
CPR Certified
HHA Certified
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