Suzzanne M Serino
Bay Shore,NY
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in personal care, medication management, and meal preparation. Committed to ensuring patient safety and enhancing emotional well-being through strong client relationships.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
Merrick, NY
01.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided companionship to enhance emotional well-being of clients.
- Assisted with medication reminders and adherence for clients' health management.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client progress and needs.
- Documented daily activities and changes in clients' conditions accurately.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered a high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School
Freeport, NY06-1986
Skills
- Personal care
- Medication management
- Meal preparation
- Emergency response
- Patient safety
- Health documentation
- Client advocacy
Certification
- PCA Certified #01687472
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Home Instead
01.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Freeport High School