Toneisha Newby
Columbus,OH
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Optima Home Health Care LLC, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client independence through personalized assistance and effective communication. Committed to maintaining a safe environment and delivering high-quality care that improves patient well-being and satisfaction.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Phoneix Home Health Care Services
Columbus, Ohio
03.2019 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
PCA
CVS Minute Clinic
Pickerington, OH
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Performed medical records management, including filing, organizing and scanning documents.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Maintained a safe and clean clinical environment by adhering to infection control guidelines and disposing of biohazardous waste properly.
- Ensured patient safety and comfort during examinations, effectively addressing concerns and answering questions.
- Boosted patient satisfaction by providing compassionate care and promptly addressing needs during visits.
- Conducted patient follow-up calls to monitor treatment progress and answer any questions.
Home Health Aide
Optima Home Health Care Llc
Columbus,Ohio
10.2012 - 02.2022
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- 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.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
- Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.
Education
GED -
Whetstone High School
Columbus, OHSkills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Housekeeping
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Recording vital signs
- Client documentation
- Patient transportation
- ADL support
- Medical charting
- Progress documentation
- State regulations
- Dementia support
- Certified in CPR/AED
- HIPAA compliance
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient health assessments
Certification
CPR/First Aid
Timeline
PCA
CVS Minute Clinic
12.2022 - 08.2024
Home Health Aide
Phoneix Home Health Care Services
03.2019 - Current
Home Health Aide
Optima Home Health Care Llc
10.2012 - 02.2022
GED -
Whetstone High School