Tappy Robinson
Floral Park
Summary
Compassionate professional in healthcare support with a proven track record of productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient transportation, basic medical assistance, and maintaining cleanliness and organization within healthcare environments. Excel in communication, empathy, and teamwork, ensuring optimal patient care and smooth operational flow.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Home Health Aide
Nancy’s Private In-home Care Services
Bethpage/Hicksville
08.2023 - Current
- Provided patients with assistance transferring in and out of beds, wheelchairs, or automobiles
- Assisted with Activities of daily living such as: personal care, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Light Housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, and bed linens)
- Assisted with meal preparations and medication reminders while monitoring vital signs
- Engage in activities with clients, take walks around neighborhood, read books, or watch movies
- Accompany to DR appointments while maintaining records of patient care, condition, and progress
- HIPPA Law knowledgeable/Report any issues and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
Direct Support Professional (Day Hab)
AHRC Nassau
Brookville
07.2016 - 07.2023
- Drive agency vans to transport clients to and from volunteer job sites or community outings while ensuring the safety of all individuals
- Maintained an excellent behavior management and crisis intervention strategies when needed
- Assist with recreational activities and projects
- Administer medications in accordance with AMAP Guidelines
- Keep track and maintain confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment/paperwork including federal-and state-mandated forms, client diagnostic records, and progress notes
Patient Transporter
Northwell Health
Garden City
11.2018 - 12.2019
- Greeted patient and explained transport plan and destination.
- Operated wheelchairs and stretchers to assist patient mobility.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure patient comfort and security.
- Documented transport activities accurately in the patient care system.
- Followed all safety guidelines while transporting patients in a wheelchair or bed.
- Communicated effectively with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care needs.
- Maintained strict adherence to hygiene and infection control policies, sanitizing transport equipment after each use.
- Recorded accurate times of departure and arrival on log sheets.
- Educated patients on safe transfer techniques while preparing them for transport.
- Performed regular maintenance checks on all transport vehicles before use.
- Ensured patient privacy and confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations during all transports.
- Checked all medical documents for accuracy prior to transporting patients.
- Managed transport documentation, accurately logging each patient transport in hospital records.
- Safely transported patients to and from various departments within the hospital, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Upheld hospital standards of professionalism, including wearing proper identification and uniform during all transports.
Community Habilitation Specialist
Life’s WORC
Garden City
10.2016 - 10.2018
- Provided one-to-one assistance in the consumer’s home and community to address a variety of life skills
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional, and developmental needs of the client while assessing, evaluating, and documenting the effectiveness of daily goals
- Used excellent behavior management and crisis intervention strategies when needed such as behavior management or positive reinforcement
- Demonstrated basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, or social skills to individuals
- Completed Insurance, Medicaid billing, and OPWDD documentations in a timely manner
Certified Home Health Aide
Private In-home Care Services
Elmont/Hempstead
04.2011 - 07.2016
- Provided patients with assistance transferring in and out of beds, wheelchairs, or automobiles
- Assisted with Activities of daily living such as: personal care, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Light Housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, and bed linens)
- Assisted with meal preparations and medication reminders while monitoring vital signs
- Engage in activities with clients, take walks around neighborhood, read books, or watch movies
- Accompany to DR appointments while maintaining records of patient care, condition, and progress
- HIPPA Law knowledgeable/Report any issues and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
Certified Home Health Aide
Allen Health Care Services
Hempstead
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Provided patients with assistance transferring in and out of beds, wheelchairs, or automobiles
- Assisted with Activities of daily living such as: personal care, bathing, dressing and grooming
- Light Housekeeping duties (laundry, dishes, and bed linens)
- Assisted with meal preparations and medication reminders while monitoring vital signs
- Engage in activities with clients, take walks around neighborhood, read books, or watch movies
- Accompany to DR appointments while maintaining records of patient care, condition, and progress
- HIPPA Law knowledgeable/Report any issues and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Medical Office & Business Administration Diploma -
Skills
- Behavior Management
- Patient Care
- Activities Of Daily Living
- Community Integration
- Crisis Intervention
- Active Listening
- Monitoring Vitals
- Mobility Assistance
- Specialized Care
- Medication Management
- Assistance with mobility
- HIPAA compliance
- Safety protocols
- Patient transportation
- Equipment disinfection
- Professionalism and ethics
- Mobility assistance
- Transportation procedures
- Patient-transport equipment
- Wheelchair assistance
- Health and safety compliance
- Record keeping
- Time management
Timeline
Certified Home Health Aide
Nancy’s Private In-home Care Services
08.2023 - Current
Patient Transporter
Northwell Health
11.2018 - 12.2019
Community Habilitation Specialist
Life’s WORC
10.2016 - 10.2018
Direct Support Professional (Day Hab)
AHRC Nassau
07.2016 - 07.2023
Certified Home Health Aide
Allen Health Care Services
11.2013 - 12.2014
Certified Home Health Aide
Private In-home Care Services
04.2011 - 07.2016