Sila Tapia

Miami, FL ● 786-***-**** ● ad4jvx@r.postjobfree.com

CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH AIDE

Objective

To obtain a position in the medical field in which I can utilize my experience and enthusiasm as a Home Health Aide to better serve the elderly community.

Profile

Strongly self-motivated, enthusiastic and of service individual who is highly skilled in handling highly sensitive and confidential patient records, very tactful in assessing patient needs and communicating effectively. Works well under pressure while able to maintain sense of humor. Excellent communicator, well organized with strong interpersonal skills, team player who is equally effective working independently. Pay attention to details, reliability, competence and confidence, underscored by personal commitment, loyalty, neat, professional appearance and demeanor.

* Language: Spanish, English in progress.

Employment History

MediNurse Home Health- Miami, FL

MedCare Home Health Agency – Miami, FL

On Call Home Health Assistant – October 2014 – Present

o Provide in-home care for disabled, cognitively impaired, or chronically ill patients.

o Monitored patients’ vital signs, including pulse, temperature and respiration.

o Reminded patients to take oral medications under written direction of physician.

o Prepared and served meals to patients according to prescribed diet plans, feed, bathe, dress and groom patients, perform light housekeeping, do laundry, go grocery shopping, and run errands.

o Ensured patient homes were clean and up to par with health/hygiene standards.

o Created medical and transported patients to and from medical appointments.

Education

Interamerican Technical Institute – 2014

Major: Home Health Assistant

Universidad De Santiago de Cuba – 1992

Major: Literature

*References Furnished Upon Request