Yanique Harris
St. Albans,United States
Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Worker transitioning to Dietary Aid, leveraging extensive experience with developmentally disabled clients. Skilled in enhancing client well-being through support of daily living activities. Adaptable and detail-oriented, capable of mastering new skills independently and promoting comfort with dignity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dietary Aide
Care BK
Brooklyn, New York
03.2024 - 10.2025
- Recorded residents' food intake to support accurate nutrition assessments.
- Answered questions regarding ingredients used in meals or dietary restrictions that needed to be followed.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance cleaning protocols and improve aide productivity.
- Managed scheduling and coordination of administrative tasks and resources.
- Coordinated communication between departments to maintain workflow continuity.
Companion Aide
Parker Jewish Institute
New Hyde Park, United States
09.2017 - 01.2023
- Ensured cleanliness of clients' environments by thoroughly cleaning all surfaces, contributing to their comfort and well-being.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted clients with transfers between beds, wheelchairs, and walking devices, enhancing their mobility and independence.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Executed administrative tasks including filing, typing, and data entry, supporting efficient operation of caregiving services.
Home Health Aide
Finest Homecare/ Hakuna Agency
New York, United States
04.2015 - 01.2016
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Enhanced patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Provided mental and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Followed HIPPA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Documented care and submitted notes to supervisor for continuity of care.
Education
High School Diploma -
New York
Queens, NYSkills
- Customer communication
- Patient Care Quality
- Medical Equipment
- Safety management
- Compassionate care
- Patient assessment
- Communication
- Time management
- Patient Support
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
Certification
- Certification Of Safe Environment - Diocese of Rockville Center
- Dementia Care & Tips
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA)
- Parkinson's Disease, Fall & Risk Factors, Influenza and Flu Shot, OSHA And Worker Safety
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Care BK
03.2024 - 10.2025
Companion Aide
Parker Jewish Institute
09.2017 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Finest Homecare/ Hakuna Agency
04.2015 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
New York