Lydia Addow
Worcester,ME
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA/HHA with experience at Senior Helpers National, skilled in vital signs monitoring and emergency response. Proven ability to deliver individualized patient care, fostering positive relationships through empathy and active listening. Adept at addressing complex patient needs, ensuring high-quality support in challenging environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/HHA
Senior Helpers National
01.2015 - Current
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical documentation
- Flexibility and adaptability
- End-of-life care
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Emergency response
- Cultural sensitivity
- Critical thinking
- Problem-solving
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- HHA - Home Health Aide
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CNA/HHA
Senior Helpers National
01.2015 - Current