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Tiffany Bucinskas

Turners Falls,MA

Summary

Compassionate individual with 11 years of experience supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, the elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Best of Care Inc.
03.2024 - Current
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.

Direct Support Professional 2

Pathlight Group
06.2023 - 03.2024
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.

Safe Haven Shift Counselor

Clinical & Support Options
06.2022 - 06.2023
  • Assisted clients in setting realistic goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress towards achievement.
  • Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
  • Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development training's to remain current on best practices within the counseling field.
  • Assisted with meals for the clients in the home.

Assistant House Manager

Servicenet Inc Northhampton
08.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Maintain safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Reviewed employee performance evaluations periodically and provided constructive feedback for personal growth and professional development.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

Direct Care Worker

United Arc of Franklin County
09.2013 - 07.2020
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Administered medication following MAP guidelines.
  • CPR and first aide trained
  • Hospice care

Education

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA

Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA
12.2020

GED -

Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MA
12.2012

High School Diploma -

Pilgrim High School
Warwick, RI
06.2004

Skills

  • Feeding Assistance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Medication Administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Dressing assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Patient Care
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Personal Care Aide
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Home Health Aide (HHA)

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Best of Care Inc.
03.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional 2

Pathlight Group
06.2023 - 03.2024

Safe Haven Shift Counselor

Clinical & Support Options
06.2022 - 06.2023

Assistant House Manager

Servicenet Inc Northhampton
08.2021 - 06.2022

Direct Care Worker

United Arc of Franklin County
09.2013 - 07.2020

Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant/HHA

Greenfield Community College

GED -

Greenfield Community College

High School Diploma -

Pilgrim High School

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