Tanuja Arjpaul
Queens,NY
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide 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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Cottage home care
Queens, New York
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to clients.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for clients.
- Documented client progress and care activities in records.
- Collaborated with family members to ensure client comfort and satisfaction.
- Followed care plans developed by healthcare teams effectively.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained 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.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- 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.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
Physical Therapy Intern
Skeldon hospital
South American/Guyana, Guyana
05.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisted physical therapists with patient evaluations and treatment plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of therapy equipment and workspaces.
- Observed patient progress during sessions, documenting key developments.
- Educated patients on exercises and proper techniques for rehabilitation.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient outcomes and treatment strategies.
- Supported administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments and managing records.
- Performed therapeutic exercises with patients to improve strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, and ambulation.
- Assisted physical therapists in providing treatments to patients with a variety of diagnoses including orthopedic and neurological conditions.
- Provided patient education regarding home exercise programs, safety awareness, and other self-management strategies.
- Educated patients on proper body mechanics during activities of daily living.
- Developed individualized treatment plans based on the assessment findings of each patient.
- Worked as part of team to execute proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.
- Provided recommendations for durable medical equipment when necessary.
- Monitored patient outcomes using standardized outcome measures such as Functional Independence Measure scores or Modified Ashworth Scale.
- Assisted in supervising clinical students or aides working on the unit.
- Instructed patients on how they can manage their condition independently after discharge.
- Facilitated referrals for additional services such as occupational therapy if needed.
- Observed physical therapy assessments and treatments for various medical conditions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of progress notes and daily logs according to guidelines established by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Administered manual resistance tests to identify muscle weakness in order to develop appropriate interventions accordingly.
Education
Skeldon High
Guyana , GuyanaSkills
- Personal care assistance
- Patient health monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Meal preparation
- HIPAA compliance
- Health education
- Vital sign monitoring
- Client record management
- Companionship support
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Client safety and first aid
- Recording vital signs
- Medication administration
- ADL support
- First aid and safety
- Patient transportation
- Compassionate client care
- Personal care services
- Medication organization
- Client documentation
- Care plan assessment
- State regulations
- Bathing assistance
- Exercise program support
- Care plan management
- Patient transport
- Safety procedures
- Community activities
- Respiratory care
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Patient care
- Care plan adherence
- Housekeeping
- Feeding assistance
- Case management experience
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Nutrition management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Transportation assistance
- Patient education
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Cottage home care
08.2024 - Current
Physical Therapy Intern
Skeldon hospital
05.2014 - 04.2016
Skeldon High