Susett Douglas
Brooklyn
Summary
Experienced professional caregiver with a decade of expertise in hospice care and physical therapy. Dedicated to delivering compassionate and efficient in-home support, ensuring optimal comfort and safety for patients. Proficient in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility. Strong collaborator adaptable to changing needs and consistently reliable in providing high-quality care.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Alternate Staffing
04.2023 - Current
- Administer prescribed medications according to schedule
- Ensure clients take medications as directed by healthcare professionals
- Help patients with transportation to medical appointments or hospital visits
- Prepared nutritious meals as needed
- Performed a variety of duties as requested by the client including shopping, running errands, and light cleaning
Home Health Aide
Sundance Home Care
08.2017 - 03.2019
- Assisted memory impaired seniors in maintaining independent living by helping clients with activities of daily living (ADL)
- Provided companionship and conversation, mental stimulation activities, ambulation, and light exercises
- Followed with course of treatment ordered, approved, and supervised by Agency Nurse
- Maintained detailed records of patient care/conditions and reported concerns to Nurse as needed
- Prepared nutritious meals as needed
- Performed a variety of duties as requested by the client including shopping, running errands, and light cleaning
Day Center Coordinator
National Council for Senior Citizens
01.2005 - 07.2013
- Provided rehabilitation and care for senior and chronically ill patients
- Organized daily activities such as arts and crafts to help improve conditions
- Acted as liaison between the patient, staff, and family as needed
- Demonstrated culinary skills in the preparation of daily meals
Education
High School Diploma -
Carribean Examinations Council; Ministry of Education, Youth, and Culture
Inservice Attendance Certificate - Hospice, Pediatric
Best Care
New York, NY01.2019
Physical Therapy Aid Certificate -
Access Career Institute of Health Care and Technology
New York, NY01.2018
Certified Home Health Aide -
Able Health Care Services
New York, NY01.2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Care plan management
- First aid and safety
- Behavioral support
- Home safety assessments
- Care plan assessment
- Interpersonal communication
- Medication administration
- Schedule management
Education Certifications
- Best Care, New York, NY, Inservice Attendance Certificate (Hospice, Pediatric), 2019
- Access Career Institute of Health Care and Technology, New York, NY, Physical Therapy Aid Certificate, 2018
- Able Health Care Services, New York, NY, Certified Home Health Aide, 2014
- Carribean Examinations Council; Ministry of Education, Youth, and Culture, Jamaica, High School Diploma (Evaluated by Globe Language Services)
Sewing, Cooking, doing puzzles, reading and playing instrument
I am very creative with my hands and like to utilize my skills and critical thinking capacity.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Alternate Staffing
04.2023 - Current
Home Health Aide
Sundance Home Care
08.2017 - 03.2019
Day Center Coordinator
National Council for Senior Citizens
01.2005 - 07.2013
Inservice Attendance Certificate - Hospice, Pediatric
Best Care
Physical Therapy Aid Certificate -
Access Career Institute of Health Care and Technology
Certified Home Health Aide -
Able Health Care Services
High School Diploma -
Carribean Examinations Council; Ministry of Education, Youth, and Culture
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