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Valli Hecht
Nurses aide/companion
Brattleboro,VT
Summary
Compassionate [Job Title] assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Self Employed
Companion/ Housekeeper
04.1985 - Current
Tony And Margaret Dale Barrand
Companion/ Aide
06.2017 - 12.2021
Job overview
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Education
BUHSBrattleboro, VT
06.1982
Skills
- Companion Services
- Ambulating Patients
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Assisting Patients
- Household Cleaning
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- First Aid Certification
- Ability to Lift
- General Housekeeping
- Client Requirements
- Household Management
- Grocery Shopping
Timeline
Companion/ Aide
Tony And Margaret Dale Barrand
06.2017 - 12.2021
Companion/ Housekeeper
Self Employed
04.1985 - Current
BUHS
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