Abigail Cole
Mount Vernon
Summary
High-performing Home Health Aide with solid background in nutrition and health care. Adept at nutrition counseling with focus on nutritional science and dietary guidelines. Strong time management skills and dedicated to staying organized to meet needs of multiple clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dietary Aide
Fordham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - Current
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Monitored food safety and sanitation standards in food service areas.
Home Health Aide
Perfect Home Care, Agency
Village of Larchmont and Mount Vernon
03.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided basic medical care to patients
- Assessed patient abilities and made care recommendations
- Communicated with patient family members on a regular basis
- Ensured that the patient took daily medications
- Maintained detailed records of patient vitals and weekly progress
- Assisted with clients personal hygiene needs, including bathing, dressing and incontinence care
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support
- Helped transition patients between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support
- Review processes to improve quality, identify pain points and address training issues.
Home Health Aide
Alastar Family
11.2019 - 02.2021
- Carried out written and oral instructions provided by Registered Nurses and doctors
- Keep daily log to record vitals, activities and observations to report to the client's family and medical team
- Checked patients' pulse, blood pressure, temperature and respiration
- Profile
- Personal Information
- Professional skills
Home Health Aide
Caring, Connection Agency
10.2019 - 10.2019
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Nursing Assistant
Training School
11.2018 - 09.2019
- Entertain, conversing with or reading aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert
- Assisting with activities of daily living such as eating, transfers, walking, toileting and grooming
- Home Health Aide Certification (CHHA)
Education
No Degree - Home Health Aide
T &J Nursing Assistant Training School
Mount Vernon, New York10.2019
High School Diploma -
Kemp's Hill High School
Jamaica 06.2017
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Expert
- Detailed Oriented
- Organizational Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Time Management Skills
- English
- Fluent
- Home Health Aide , Better Fit Home Care
- Issue Resolution
- Table Setting
Additional Information
- Kemp Hill High School Jamaica - Available upon request Employment History Education
Reading and Volunteering
I spend majority of my spare time reading novels such as romance, horror and investigative novels such as Nancy Drew. I also enjoyed volunteering at children facilities where I can read to kids.
Languages
English
Native language
Patois
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Dietary Aide
Fordham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Perfect Home Care, Agency
Village of Larchmont and Mount Vernon
03.2021 - 01.2022
Home Health Aide
Alastar Family
11.2019 - 02.2021
Home Health Aide
Caring, Connection Agency
10.2019 - 10.2019
Nursing Assistant
Training School
11.2018 - 09.2019
No Degree - Home Health Aide
T &J Nursing Assistant Training School
High School Diploma -
Kemp's Hill High School
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