Ruth Kerline Jerume

Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in personal hygiene assistance, vital sign monitoring, and medication support. Committed to enhancing client well-being through compassionate care and effective communication.

Home Health Aide - Associeted home care - Lynn, Massachusetts

(2023-08)

• Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
• Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
• Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
• Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
• Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
• Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
• Monitored and recorded patients' health status and vital signs.
• Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure.
• Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
• Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
• Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client wellbeing.
• Provided mental and emotional support to enhance clients' overall wellbeing.
• Engaged patients in recreational activities, fostering social interaction and mental stimulation.
• Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
• Communicated effectively with families regarding client needs and updates.
• Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
• Maintained a clean, safe environment in clients' homes for comfort.
• Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
• Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
• Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Answered patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
• 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.
• Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
• Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
• Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
• Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
• Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
• Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
• Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
• Assisted with meal preparation and grocery shopping to ensure clients received nutritious meals.
• Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.

High School Diploma - CSF, Haiti (2012-06)