Seek the Challenging Position of Home Health Aide
A highly talented Home Health Aide with extensive experience caring for elderly, convalescent, and handicapped patients in their homes. Skilled in providing daily living support such as changing bed linens, preparing meals, assisting with mobility, bathing, dressing, grooming, and administering oral medications under a doctor’s orders or under the direction of a nurse. Also experienced in childcare, with over 5 years of experience working with children as a nanny, providing safe, dependable, and supportive care.
Summary of Qualifications
More than two years of experience as a caregiver
Over 5 years of experience working with children as a nanny
Strong ability to work independently with great dependability
Quick learner with strong decision-making skills
Excellent oral communication skills
Excellent listening skills
Great eye-hand coordination
Strong ability to observe and keep accurate records
Able to move freely and perform light to medium lifting
Ability to work with a wide diversity of patients
Skilled at motivating patients to follow prescribed treatment plans
Professional Experience
State Specialist Home Care
Administer prescribed oral medications under written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse and aide
Change dressings
Check patients’ pulse, temperature, and respiration
Direct patients in simple prescribed exercises and in the use of braces and artificial limbs
Maintain records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems to report and discuss observations with a supervisor or case manager
Massage patients and apply treatments such as liniment, alcohol rubs, and heat-lamp stimulation
Assist patients with moving in and out of bed, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles, as well as dressing and grooming
Accompany clients to doctor appointments and trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship
Care for children who are disabled or who have sick or disabled parents
Change bed linens, wash and iron laundry, and clean patients’ quarters
Entertain, converse with, and read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
Perform duties as requested by the client such as obtaining household supplies and running errands
Plan, purchase, prepare, and serve meals according to prescribed diets
Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as infant care, preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adapting