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Selina E Obeng

Worcester

Summary

Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at multiple healthcare organizations, skilled in patient care and mobility support. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through attentive personal care and effective communication. Adept at meal preparation and documentation, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment while promoting independence and dignity for clients.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Divine Community Resource Inc.
11.2021 - Current
  • Assists patients with their ADLs; dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performs light housekeeping duties including laundry, linen changes, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping, ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Provides mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercise.
  • Assists with end-of-life care.
  • Promptly responds to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises, providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.


Home Health Aide

Geriatric Resource Consultants
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Assisted patients with personal care such as dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, linen changes, sweeping, vacuuming, and mopping, ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercise.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Completed health record entries and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises, providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with clients and families.

Home Health Aide

Briarwood Nursing Home
01.2015 - 05.2018
  • 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.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercise.
  • Promptly responded to emergency situations such as falls or medical crises, providing immediate care and contacting appropriate personnel when necessary.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments/care, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.

Home Health Aide

Shands Jacksonville
02.2010 - 09.2014
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs)- personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation, and enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry, sweeping/vacuuming, and ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercise.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Completed thorough documentation of patient care activities, maintaining accurate records for effective communication amongst the healthcare team.

Education

High School Diploma -

St. Monica's Secondary School
Ghana
06-1986

Skills

  • Patient care
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Feeding assistance
  • Dressing assistance
  • First aid and safety
  • Mobility support
  • Documentation
  • ADL support
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Emotional support
  • Infection control

Certification

  • HHA - Home Health Aide
  • CPR and First Aid

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Divine Community Resource Inc.
11.2021 - Current

Home Health Aide

Geriatric Resource Consultants
08.2018 - 01.2021

Home Health Aide

Briarwood Nursing Home
01.2015 - 05.2018

Home Health Aide

Shands Jacksonville
02.2010 - 09.2014

High School Diploma -

St. Monica's Secondary School

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