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Bhawana Simkhada

Queens,NY

Summary

Qualified Home Health Aide specializes in personal care and related services under direction, instruction and supervision of registered nurses. History of managing mobility support, administering medications and organizing appointments. Reliable in keeping areas clean and organized to maintain healthy, safe environment. Skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

C&T Home care
Manhattan, NY
01.2022 - Current
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
  • Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
  • Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
  • Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
  • Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
  • Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.

Home Health Aide

C&T home care
Queens, NY
05.2020 - 02.2022
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.
  • Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
  • Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
  • Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.

Home Health Aide

Ultimate Care
Brooklyn, NY
10.2019 - 03.2020
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
  • 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.

Caregiver

Deborah Lynn
Middle Village, NY
09.2015 - 07.2019
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.

Babysitter

babysitting/Day care
Manhattan, NY
03.2012 - 08.2015
  • Supervised and cared for children ages 4 to 15.

  • Tutored children in multiple school subjects to boost educational performance.
  • Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
  • Engaged with children on individual basis to build positive, trusting relationships.
  • Engaged in after-school activities by assisting with sports practice and homework assignments.
  • Teaching good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
  • Identified early signs of emotional and developmental problems in children to bring concerns to parents' attention.
  • Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
  • Ensured physical and social well-being of each child.

Caregiver, Special Needs

jeny Boir betabedh homecare inc.
Tel Aviv, Isreal
03.2005 - 09.2012
  • Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
  • Transported clients to and from planned activities.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of services rendered for each client.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.

Education

Associate of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management

Padhma Kanya Bahumukhi Campus
Kathmandu, Nepal
03-2002

Skills

  • Care Plan Management
  • Patient Care
  • Community Activities
  • Housekeeping
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Client Safety and First Aid
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Behavioral Support
  • Patient Transport
  • Toileting Assistance
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Patient Feeding
  • Patient Relations
  • Supply Restocking
  • Vital Sign Monitoring
  • Direct Patient Care
  • HIPAA
  • Basic Life Support
  • Patient Management
  • Community Health
  • Policy and Procedure Compliance
  • Self-Directed
  • Time Management
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dependable and Responsible

Languages

Hindi
Native/ Bilingual
Nepali
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion in Home Health Aide - OCT 27, 2019
  • NY Medical Career Training Center - Completion of 125hrs of training as a Nurse Aide/Assistant - May 26, 2019
  • NY Medical Career Training Center - Completion of 45hrs of training as an EKG Technician - Feb 28, 2019
  • MedCA - Completion of all prescribed requirements/Certified EKG Technician (EKG1) - April 10, 2019
  • MedCA - Completion of all prescribed requirements/Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PH1) - Jan 15, 2019

Timeline

Home Health Aide

C&T Home care
01.2022 - Current

Home Health Aide

C&T home care
05.2020 - 02.2022

Home Health Aide

Ultimate Care
10.2019 - 03.2020

Caregiver

Deborah Lynn
09.2015 - 07.2019

Babysitter

babysitting/Day care
03.2012 - 08.2015

Caregiver, Special Needs

jeny Boir betabedh homecare inc.
03.2005 - 09.2012

Associate of Arts - Arts And Entertainment Management

Padhma Kanya Bahumukhi Campus

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