Barbara P. Care Companion in Kew Gardens, NY 11415

BARBARA PINARGOTE.
8470 129 St Apt 6A • Kew Gardens, NY 11415. (347) 586-9356 • barbarapinar1088@gmail.com
Currently enrolled in a Health Science Bachelor’s degree program at York College, and seeking a relevant part-time, full time job. Able to apply customer service, and skills gained from previous jobs to benefit organizations and their clients.
EDUCATION
• York College Bachelor’s Degree in Health Science (BS). Anticipated graduation (May 2021)
• Queensborough Community College Associate Degree Health Science (Awarded May 2019)
• Manhattan Institute. Nurse Assistant Program completed 125 hours.
• BLSCertificate.
• Youth and Adult Mental Health First Aid USA Certificate.
SKILLS
• Medicalterminology
• Vital signs and patient monitoring
• Patient care and safety.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
• Multitasking. • Strong Organizational and Time Managing.
• Can work independently or work with team. • Answer office phones and schedule appointments.
• Customer Service. • Able to Work Under Pressure.
• Confidentiality and Complaint Handling.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) • Fast Learner.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Home Health Aide. (2015-2018)
• Assist patient with self administered medication, according to physician notes.
• Ensure patient and comfort at all times
• Provide good hygiene and skin care for the patient
• Take patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure and watch for patient reactions.
• Perform light household duties to help patient with her daily lives.
• Assist patient with feeding, bathing, grooming and personal hygiene
• Prepare patient room. Made her bed. Keep the patient belongings neat and organized.
• Transport patient via wheelchairs to and from appointments with doctors.
Home Health Aide (2012-2015)
• Shared joint responsibility for the care of grandmother suffering from Alzheimer’s disease.
• Learned the basics of assessing patient vital signs under the tutelage of home healthcare nurse.
• Assisted home nurse and hospice staff with all aspects of daily care, including bathing, feeding and dressing.
• Helped to ensure grandmother was comfortable.