VALERIE PAYNE
Smithtown
Summary
Proactive Childcare Provider and Health Aide with extensive experience managing daily routines for children on the autism spectrum and providing comprehensive care for adults with Parkinson's, dementia, and other health challenges. Skilled in meal preparation, medication management, and medical charting. Fluent in Spanish, CPR certified, and proficient in using medical equipment. Strong verbal and written communication skills, organized nature, and proactive approach to solving problems and managing conflict.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Heath aide/ special needs children and Household maintenance
George and Amanda Ortiz
Shirley
03.2019 - 07.2023
- I managed the daily routine for three children who were on the autism spectrum in different degrees
- I was in charge of getting them up and ready for school, helping with homework and after school groups and activates
- While the children were at school or in the summer at camp I was in charge of meal preparation and cleaning of the home
- When then the parents returned home they were updated about the day
Home Health Aide
Paul and Judy Peck
Coram
01.2019 - 08.2022
- Helped to take care of Paul who was diagnosed with Parkinson disease and dementia
- I helped in all areas of everyday life including:
- Bathing
- Toileting
- Food preparation
- Medication
- Monitoring of blood pressure and charting daily stats and any changes
- Transportation to and from any appointments and outing to parkinson center
Home Health Aide
Audrey Stupplebeen
Babylon
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Audrey was unable to get out of bed for some time following sickness and injury
- I was in charge of helping with bed bath, toileting(changing of pull up/ diaper)personal hygiene, physical therapy and getting dressed
- I helped with medications and feeding with a feeding tube and later helped with maintaining the home clean and organized and light preparing of some meals and taking her to some doctor appointments
- I also took her vitals and charted her daily bloodpressure,pulse ox and any changes
Education
CNA - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Sayville, NY03-2025
Bachelor's - Psychology
Molloy College
Rockville Centre, New York04.2007
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Spanish speaking
- Charting and medical terminology
- Trained in use of sit to stand
- Trained in use of sleep apnea machine and mask
- Organization and time management
- Wound care
- Charting and medical records
- Reliability and punctuality
Certification
Red Cross Adult and Infant CPR and First Aid, 06/01/24 to 06/30/24
Awards
Deans list, 04/30/07
Timeline
Home Heath aide/ special needs children and Household maintenance
George and Amanda Ortiz
03.2019 - 07.2023
Home Health Aide
Paul and Judy Peck
01.2019 - 08.2022
Home Health Aide
Audrey Stupplebeen
03.2017 - 10.2018
CNA - Nursing
Eastern Suffolk Boces
Bachelor's - Psychology
Molloy College