Committed Home Health Aide with over five years of experience providing care to elderly patients. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort, and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care, and a strong knowledge of emotional, physical, and social support strategies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home-health-aide
At Your Side Home Care Services
03.2022 - 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.
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.
Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Home Health Aide
St. Gilbert Hospital
04.2020 - 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.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
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.
Home Health Aide
Pearl Inn Home
02.2019 - 03.2020
Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
Monitored patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
Assisted patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Administered medications following doctor's instructions.
Assisted with end-of-life care.
Maintained a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures, maintaining security precautions, and following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards.
Protected the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, and federal, state, and local requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Lagos
Lagos, Nigeria
03.2005
Skills
Patient Care
Meal Preparation
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Feeding Assistance
Vital signs monitoring
Bathing Assistance
Housekeeping
Dressing assistance
Light Housekeeping
First aid and safety
Care Plan Management
Recording vital signs
Documentation
Home Safety Assessments
ADL support
Interpersonal Communication
Timeline
Home-health-aide
At Your Side Home Care Services
03.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
St. Gilbert Hospital
04.2020 - 02.2022
Home Health Aide
Pearl Inn Home
02.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management
University of Lagos
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