Home Health Aide /etc

TERRY A. WEST

775-***-**** *****.******@*****.***

CAREER OBJECTIVE

Seeking the position of caregiver to promote healthy living for the aging population. SUMMARY OF PROFILE

Over 15 years of providing efficient and compassionate care to the elderly population

Comprehensive knowledge of geriatric “giants” of immobility, instability, incontinence, impaired memory, impaired vision, and hearing loss

Thorough understanding of the implementation of health and safety practices

Friendly, cheerful, dependable personality with excellent verbal and written communication skills

AREAS OF QUALIFICATIONS

Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress, and problems to report and discuss with supervisor and family members

Monitored vital signs and assisted with grooming

Administered prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician and ensured patients took their medication

Provided companionship with client by talking with them to keep them mentally healthy and alert

Planned, purchased, prepared, and served meals to patients according to prescribed diets

Provided patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles

Drove and accompanied patients to doctor’s offices, social outings, and stores

Performed light housekeeping duties such as cleaning, changing bed linens and washing and ironing laundry

WORK EXPERIENCES

Home Health Aide Contra Costa County – IHSS Pleasant Hill, CA 1995 – Present Home Health Aide Precious Home Companion Walnut Creek, CA 2008-2010 Home Health Aide Liv Home Inc. Walnut Creek, CA 2006-2009 Residential Monitor Contra Costa County Martinez, CA 1995 Caregiver Cedars of Marin Marin, CA 1992-1995

Teacher’s Aide WCCUSD Richmond,CA 1993-1996

EDUCATION

Nursing Assistant coursework Contra Costa County San Pablo, CA High School Diploma Richmond High Richmond, CA

References Available Upon Request

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