Skyla Aguiar
Healthcare
Bristol,RI
Summary
Compassionate care worker dedicated to fostering a trusting and stimulating environment for patients, enhancing quality of life through tailored support. Proven experience in hospital and nursing home settings, delivering physical and emotional guidance while managing diverse patient needs with meticulous attention to detail. Recognized for a positive attitude and reliability, consistently taking on additional responsibilities to achieve team objectives. Skilled in providing companionship, assisting with self-care and hygiene, and adept at anticipating the needs of children and the elderly.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Behavioral Health Attendant
Rhode Island Hospital
08.2021 - Current
- Engage patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs), and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being
- Use computer documentation to maintain records of services performed and the condition of patients
- Report abnormalities or changes in patients' health and behavior to the floor staff
- Identified behaviors requiring intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete the intervention
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Hostess
The Beach House
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions and inform accurate wait times
- Assigned patrons to tables suitable for needs and restaurant section rotation
- Supported servers, food runners and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest
- Answered customer questions about hours, seating and menu information
- Used OpenTable software for seating, reservations and server sections
Kitchen Aide
Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare
12.2020 - 05.2021
- Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency
- Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for patient needs and satisfaction
- Serve meals according to dietary restrictions
- Followed proper handling and sanitation procedures to comply with food safety standards and protocols.
Volunteer
Saint Elizabeth Manor
11.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted with special events or programs
- Maintained clean, neat and operational facilities to serve program needs
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others
- Reported patient requests, concerns and other observations to staff
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Rhode Island College
Providence, RI05-2026
High School Diploma -
Mt. Hope High School
Bristol, RI06.2020
Skills
- Fluent in Portuguese
- Safety Awareness
- HIPAA Compliance
- Behavioral Management
- Incident Reporting
- EPIC Documentation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Direct Patient Care
- Crisis Management Skills
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Portuguese
Full Professional
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association - 02/21/2025
- Safety-Care (v7), Quality Behavioral Solutions - 01/06/2025
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Part TimeFull TimeWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementHealthcare benefits401k matchWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursAffiliations
- Brown University Health
Timeline
Behavioral Health Attendant
Rhode Island Hospital
08.2021 - Current
Hostess
The Beach House
05.2021 - 09.2021
Kitchen Aide
Dawn Hill Home for Rehab and Healthcare
12.2020 - 05.2021
Volunteer
Saint Elizabeth Manor
11.2018 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences
Rhode Island College
High School Diploma -
Mt. Hope High School
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