Vanessa Santiago
Howell Township,NJ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Brandywine Living, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through emotional support and personalized care plans, fostering trust and dignity during challenging times. Committed to delivering high-quality, empathetic care tailored to individual needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Brandywine Living
Howell Township
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored and documented patient vital signs and health changes.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Hospice Caregiver
Brightstar Hospice
Brick Township Nj
01.2021 - 03.2023
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients, ensuring comfort and dignity during end-of-life transitions.
- Trained new aides on best practices in hospice care, fostering a collaborative environment among staff.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Fostered positive relationships with patients' families, providing them with updates and emotional support.
Private Caregiver
Hackensack Meridian At Home
Brick Township Nj
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Provided personalized care and support for daily living activities to enhance client comfort and wellbeing.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care plans and address concerns.
- Assisted clients with medication management, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and routines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust and enhancing their emotional support system.
- Monitored client health status and documented changes, reporting critical information to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
Education
CPR/AED/First Aide -
National CPR Foundation
High School Diploma -
Red Bank Regional High School
Little Silver, NJ06-2009
Home Health Aide -
Ltc Career Training
Neptune Nj2014
90 Completed Nurse Aide Training -
Ltc Training
Neptune City, NJAlzheimer's Disease And Dementia Related Disorder -
Ltc Career Training
Neptune City, NJSkills
Patient care
Meal preparation
Personal hygiene assistance
Feeding assistance
Vital signs monitoring
Mobility support
Behavioral support
Wound care
Medication organization
Bedside care
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Brandywine Living
04.2023 - Current
Hospice Caregiver
Brightstar Hospice
01.2021 - 03.2023
Private Caregiver
Hackensack Meridian At Home
01.2020 - 03.2021
CPR/AED/First Aide -
National CPR Foundation
High School Diploma -
Red Bank Regional High School
Home Health Aide -
Ltc Career Training
90 Completed Nurse Aide Training -
Ltc Training
Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia Related Disorder -
Ltc Career Training