Home Health Aide
Visiting Nurse Services of New York
- Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
