Home Health Aide Resume Samples

Description :

1. Providing direct care to patients assigned, following each patient's plan of care as instructed by the RN case manager and detailed on the aide assignment sheet.
2. Observing and reporting any change in patient's condition to the patient's RN case manager or the branch manager if the case manager is not available.
3. Completing all required documentation for each patient/activity/assignment performed and turn in all timesheets and notes within the time frame.
4. Completing 12 hours of in-service training per the calendar year as required by the Medicare guidelines.
5. Reinforcing patient teaching on home safety and infection control practices.
6. Promoting adequate nutrition and fluid intake of patients and prepares light meals in accordance with patient's prescribed diet as directed by the rn case manager.
7. Utilizing infection control principles when doing light housekeeping tasks for patients.
8. Assisting with or apply ointments, powders, other aids (underpads, diapers, Tegaderm, heel/elbow protectors) as prescribed by a physician and instructed and supervised by RN case manager.
9. Able to react appropriately and assist during emergencies, following instructions as issued by an RN.
10. Utilizing universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Maintained detailed records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with a supervisor.
2. Checked patients' pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration.
3. Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and assisted with dressing and grooming.
4. Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
5. Planned, purchased, prepared, or served meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.
6. Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
7. Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
8. Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
9. Entertained, conversed with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
10. Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Junior

Education

GE

Description :

1. Performing a variety of duties as requested by the client, such as obtaining household supply and running errands.
2. Accompanying clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
3. Administering prescribed oral medications under the written direction of the physician or as directed by home care nurse and aide.
4. Maintaining records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems in order to report and discuss observations with a supervisor or case manager.
5. Providing patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
6. Providing patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as infant care, preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
7. Entertain, conversing with or reading aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
8. Planning, purchasing, preparing and serving meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
9. Performing household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
10. Assisting with activities of daily living such as eating, transfers, walking, toileting, grooming.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

HS

Description :

1. Maintaining records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
2. Providing patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and with dressing and grooming.
3. Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
4. Entertain, conversing with, or reading aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
5. Planning, purchasing, preparing and serving meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
6. Providing patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.
7. Performing a variety of duties as requested by clients, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
8. Directing patients in simple prescribed exercises or in the use of braces or artificial limbs.
9. Helping individuals in reaching the maximum understanding of living activities.
10. Collecting info from medical charts and reporting the requested info via the internet.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Senior

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Maintaining client's calendar, schedule all appointments, and ensure clients arrives at various appointments on time.
2. Maintaining records and files of patient care, condition, progress, and problems in order to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
3. Receiving phone calls, determine the nature of the calls, and direct callers to the appropriate person.
4. Receiving and greeting visitors for clients and direct them to an arranged meeting area.
5. Performing home management tasks including, housekeeping, laundry, shopping and errands for clients.
6. Providing patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs or automobiles, and with dressing and grooming.
7. Providing expert advice and resolve sensitive issues related to in-home care.
8. Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following excepted standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions; following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards; updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
9. Helping family members care for the patient by teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; advising on nutrition, cleanliness, and housekeeping.
10. Assisting patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
2. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
3. Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.
4. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
5. Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding, and elimination.
6. Assisted mobile deficient patients to and from beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles.
7. Collect patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output, and other delegated measurements.
8. Helps patients care for themselves by teaching the use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
9. Report any abnormal signs and/or symptoms to designated registered nurse.
10. Monitored individual dietary requirements and recorded everyday events in a comprehensive work log.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Monitoring patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
2. Supporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
3. Assisting patients by providing personal services, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
4. Helping patients care for themselves by teaching the use of cane or walker, special utensils to eat, special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene.
5. Recording patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions.
6. Maintaining a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following standards and procedures; maintaining security precautions protects the home care agency by adhering to professional standards, home care policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements.
7. Supporting patients by providing housekeeping and laundry services; shopping for food and other household requirements; preparing and serving meals and snacks; running errands.
8. Comforting patients and provided them with reassurance and encouragement.
9. Keeping the facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment, and instruments.
10. Assisting with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Helping my client maintain an independent living situation and stay home in place of a hospital.
2. Performing a variety of duties as requested by the client, such as obtaining household supplies, running errands, and light housekeeping.
3. Completing all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
4. Listen and help them with whatever needs they had professionally.
5. Helping with activities as well as an exercise in which we called geriatric enrichment.
6. Providing services such as preparing meals, bathing, shopping and administering medication on a day-to-day basis.
7. Using the steps taught to give proper personal care and how to properly transfer a client/resident.
8. Monitoring clients by observing physical and mental conditions, intake and outtake, and exercise.
9. Assisting clients in their homes with light housekeeping, meal prep, and running errands.
10. Provide care, while in the clients home, to those who are disabled and cannot do for themselves.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

MB

Description :

1. Helped with daily activities in caring for a gentleman who was in need of 24-hour care.
2. Helped with feeding, toiling, giving meds, getting consumer ready for bed, putting the consumer in bed.
3. Accomplishments knowing at the end of my shift I was able to help someone out and gave the best care I could give.
4. Employed monitors patient condition by observing physical and mental condition, intake and output, and exercise.
5. Responsibilities planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
6. Accomplishments developed interpersonal skills and learn to build strong relationships with people who began as perfect strangers.
7. Performs home management tasks including housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and errands.
8. Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
9. Entertained, conversed with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.
10. Ensure that client receives 5+ daily medication 2-3px per day with or without food according to directions.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Providing patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
2. Maintaining records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
3. Accompanying clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance, and companionship.
4. Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
5. Performing a variety of duties as requested by clients, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.
6. Assisting with or apply ointments, powders, other aids (underpads, diapers, Tegaderm, heel/elbow protectors) as prescribed by a physician and instructed and supervised by RN case manager.
7. Able to react appropriately and assist during emergencies, following instructions as issued by an RN.
8. Utilizing universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
9. Promoting continuity of patient care by participating in patient care conferences and discharge planning under the direction of the rn case manager.
10. Responsible to provide accurate, factual, and truthful documentation of all activities and patient care provided, including visit notes and timesheets.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

GED