Tamika Velez
The Bronx,NY
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare, particularly skilled in providing exceptional home care support. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients. Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, and personalized care plan adherence. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, using these soft skills to enhance client satisfaction and trust.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Chinese American planning council
Manhattan, Ny
05.2017 - 08.2023
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Assisted clients with proper exercises and rehabilitation.
Waitress
Skyview Diner
The Bronx, NY
09.2015 - 10.2022
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Provided accurate change for cash transactions using a cash register system.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Organized take-out orders efficiently according to customer requests.
- Checked back with customers throughout meal service to ensure satisfaction.
- Handled food safely and kept spaces clean to protect customers from foodborne illness and maintain proper sanitation.
- Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
Waitress
Ellie’s Diner
The Bronx, NY
02.2005 - 03.2015
- Served food and beverages to patrons and confirmed complete orders.
- Presented menus to patrons to answer questions about menu items and make recommendations.
- Provided accurate change for cash transactions using a cash register system.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Maintained a clean work station by restocking supplies, wiping down counters.
Education
GED -
Manhattan Educational Opportunities Center
163 W 125th St NY, NY 1002705-2023
Skills
- Medication organization
- Patient transportation
- Client documentation
- Direct patient care
- ADL support
- Healthcare ethics
- Empathy and compassionate care
- Medical terminology
- Payment processing
- Cleanliness
- Verbal and written communication
- Time management
- Customer service
- Strong multitasking
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- October 2024 - November 2023
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Chinese American planning council
05.2017 - 08.2023
Waitress
Skyview Diner
09.2015 - 10.2022
Waitress
Ellie’s Diner
02.2005 - 03.2015
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- October 2024 - November 2023
GED -
Manhattan Educational Opportunities Center
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