Norda Chin-Carter
Eastham,MA
Summary
A dedicated and Hardworking Home Health Aide skilled in patient care, mobility support, and documentation. Committed to enhancing client well-being through compassionate support and effective care plan management.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Compass Points Caregiving
07.2024 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered prescribed medications following care plans accurately.
- Documented client progress and care activities in compliance with regulations.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- 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.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Home Health Aide
Patricia Avelli
05.2024 - 12.2025
- Maintained clean and organized living environments for optimal hygiene.
- Collaborated with families to develop individualized care strategies tailored to needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- 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.
- 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.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Home Health Aide
Jeff Morgenstern
06.2017 - 02.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Trained new aides on best practices for patient interaction and care protocols.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
Education
HHA -
Home Health Aide Institute
Old Westbury, NY07-2020
High School Diploma -
Mannings School
Jamaica, WI07-1995
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Bathing assistance
- Housekeeping
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Mobility support
- Recording vital signs
- Documentation
- Interpersonal communication
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Compass Points Caregiving
07.2024 - Current
Home Health Aide
Patricia Avelli
05.2024 - 12.2025
Home Health Aide
Jeff Morgenstern
06.2017 - 02.2020
HHA -
Home Health Aide Institute
High School Diploma -
Mannings School