Catherine Stella
New Jersey
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Home Health Aide with over two decades of extensive experience. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective medication administration and emotional support. Skilled in nutrition management and patient transportation, fostering long-term relationships while ensuring high-quality care and safety for diverse patient populations.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Home Health Aide
Self-employed
05.2018 - 03.2025
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep family updated.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by clients family.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lincoln Park Care Center
09.2010 - 03.2015
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Education
Licesnsed - Home Health Aide
Andover Medical Center
Andover NJ02-2009
Licensed - Certified Nurse Assistant
Lincoln Park
Lincoln Park01-2005
Skills
- Clinical quality program standards
- Patient transportation
- Community activities
- Medical terminology and equipment
- First aid and safety
- Medication administration
- Range of motion exercises
- Dressing assistance
- Light housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Toileting assistance
- Nutrition management
Additional Information
Well versed in kosher do's and dont's
Timeline
Certified Home Health Aide
Self-employed
05.2018 - 03.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lincoln Park Care Center
09.2010 - 03.2015
Licesnsed - Home Health Aide
Andover Medical Center
Licensed - Certified Nurse Assistant
Lincoln Park
Similar Profiles
Benjamin BrownBenjamin Brown
Independent Lawn Care and Snow Removal Service Provider at Self-employedIndependent Lawn Care and Snow Removal Service Provider at Self-employed
Abdul HaleemAbdul Haleem
Freelance Designer at Self-EmployedFreelance Designer at Self-Employed
Maria SebastianMaria Sebastian
Housekeeper at Self-employedHousekeeper at Self-employed