Dedicated to helping individuals feel comfortable while improving wellbeing with skilled support. Trained in mobility assistance and personal hygiene support. Accustomed to keeping the home environment neat and safe to protect patients. Organized person bringing strengths in handling work independently and solving routine problems without oversight. Offers expertise in customer communication and problem solving and ability to quickly learn new processes. Professional Home Health Aide with more than 2 years of experience assisting patients with daily living and personal care services. Physically strong, with high level of patience and exceptional communication interpersonal skills. Clear understanding of best practices in home health care, and knowledge of basic medical terminology and equipment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Education Paraprofessional
Bonaire Middle School
07.2022 - Current
Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating empathy, patience, and understanding during daily interactions both inside and outside the classroom setting.
Managed challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques to maintain a safe and productive learning environment for all students involved.
Assisted in the implementation of effective behavior management techniques, resulting in a more focused and positive classroom environment.
Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in special education instruction and support services.
Supported students with various disabilities through one-on-one tutoring sessions, improving their understanding of course materials and concepts.
Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
Encouraged students to participate in school activities and programs to promote well-roundedness and increase confidence.
Provided necessary accommodations for testing situations, ensuring fair opportunities for all students to demonstrate their knowledge and skills.
Coordinated with teachers to create inclusive lesson plans that addressed the diverse needs of all learners within the classroom setting.
Home Health Aide
Primecare Homehealth
08.2020 - Current
Assisted with client personal care needs such as bathing and dressing.
Transported clients to doctor's office, grocery store, and other essential errands.
Managed household chores through routine house cleaning, meal preparation, and laundry.
Supported patient health and mobility by guiding through range of motion movements and exercises.
Held friendly conversations with clients to offer companionship and emotional support.
Reviewed and followed specific care plans for clients and reported completed tasks.
Administered medications or aided client with self-administration.
Observed and reported any changes in client conditions.
Took vital signs and monitored food and liquid intake and output.
Helped patients with exercising, walking, and mobility in and out of beds.
Followed all care plans and strictly adhered to doctor orders.
Provided accurate reports of observations by applying active listening and critical thinking skills.
Changed bed linens, cleaning and disinfecting rooms regularly.
Remained calm and maintained professionalism during times of high emotional stress.
Notified family and the doctor of any change to patient condition.
Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), including bathing, running errands, light housekeeping, and meal preparation.
Discussed care problems with the supervisor or case manager to find the best solution.
Wrote reports and documented patient conditions, vital signs, and medication intake.
Taught family how to perform housekeeping duties and cope with additional stresses associated with an ill family member.
Helped patients choose appropriate clothing for activities and weather and assisted with dressing and undressing.
Bathed, groomed, dressed, and fed patients and provided emotional and psychological support.
Prepared meals for patients, taking into account special food restrictions and diets.
Maintained the confidentiality of patients' records.
Provided patients with emotional and social support.
Transported patients to and from doctor's appointments, errands, and other activities.
Reviewed written care plans, executed instructions, and documented services delivered.
Daycare Teacher
Foundation Academy
09.2017 - 07.2020
Created activities to engage and interest children of various ages.
Monitored children in classes, on field trips, and during lunch periods to identify and correct safety problems.
Put together fun lessons to engage children in learning foundational skills such as letter and number recognition.
Prepared and served meals and snacks to meet children's' nutritional needs.
Kept supplies organized and well-stocked for upcoming lessons and typical usage.
Cleaned spaces regularly and sanitized surfaces daily to prevent spread of communicable diseases.
Created positive environment focused on learning and being inclusive of children from different backgrounds.
Encouraged children to work through difficulties and improve social skills.
Oriented children on importance of daily exercise and eating healthy meals.
Arranged daily nap and rest periods to recharge students for afternoon play and additional learning.
Led songs and games, arts and crafts, and challenged children to work hard to succeed.
Checked classroom regularly for safety problems and housekeeping requirements.
Prepared healthy meals and snacks, following preferred diets approved by parents.
Helped prepare preschool-aged children for kindergarten by introducing basic concepts such as alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes.
Assisted older children in elementary-school homework, including reading, writing, and mathematics.
Accompanied children to school activities, special events, and outings, including trips to park and playdates.
Modeled positive behaviors to promote self-esteem and enhance children's conflict management abilities.
Worked collaboratively with director, fellow teachers, and parents to meet unique needs of each child.
Coordinated regular outside and gym activities to promote children's physical development.
Evaluated children regularly to identify negative behaviors associated with learning disorders or troubled home lives.
Daycare Teacher
Randolph Daycare (self employed)
07.2014 - 09.2017
Put together fun lessons to engage children in learning foundational skills such as letter and number recognition.
Monitored children in classes, on field trips, and during lunch periods to identify and correct safety problems.
Created activities to engage and interest children of various ages.
Led songs and games, arts and crafts, and challenged children to work hard to succeed.
Worked collaboratively with director, fellow teachers, and parents to meet unique needs of each child.
Kept supplies organized and well-stocked for upcoming lessons and typical usage.
Accompanied children to school activities, special events, and outings, including trips to park and playdates.
Helped prepare preschool-aged children for kindergarten by introducing basic concepts such as alphabet, numbers, colors, and shapes.
Cleaned spaces regularly and sanitized surfaces daily to prevent spread of communicable diseases.
Coordinated regular outside and gym activities to promote children's physical development.
Arranged daily nap and rest periods to recharge students for afternoon play and additional learning.
Prepared healthy meals and snacks, following preferred diets approved by parents.
Assisted older children in elementary-school homework, including reading, writing, and mathematics.
Encouraged children to work through difficulties and improve social skills.
Modeled positive behaviors to promote self-esteem and enhance children's conflict management abilities.
Evaluated children regularly to identify negative behaviors associated with learning disorders or troubled home lives.
Checked classroom regularly for safety problems and housekeeping requirements.
Oriented children on importance of daily exercise and eating healthy meals.
Created positive environment focused on learning and being inclusive of children from different backgrounds.
Prepared and served meals and snacks to meet children's' nutritional needs.