Wimarie Marquez Nieves
Springfield
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing care to diverse patient populations in home settings. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and light housekeeping, ensuring comfort and hygiene. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with patients, resulting in positive feedback for quality of care provided. History of effectively communicating with healthcare professionals to enhance patient wellbeing and safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Tempus Unlimited
Springfield
04.2022 - Current
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Participated in developing individualized care plans based on medical orders and assessments.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
Education
GED -
MBTI
Santurce05-2013
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- Daily documentation
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Tempus Unlimited
04.2022 - Current
GED -
MBTI