Steven Long
Summary
Approachable Hospice Aide dedicated to offering compassionate and sensitive companionship to patients and families. Experienced in leveraging tact, discretion and professionalism when addressing end-of-life situations. Offering exemplary organizational, time management and communication skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HOSPICE AIDE
Hospice Of Chattanooga
08.2018 - Current
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Checked and recorded vital signs, noting any significant changes and assisted nurses with treatment
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
HOSPICE AIDE
ARKANSAS HOSPICE
08.2017 - 07.2018
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
CNA
South Hampton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2015 - 08.2017
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
HOSPICE AIDE
Good Shepherd Hospice
02.2015 - 06.2015
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
HOSPICE AIDE
CHATTANOOGA HOSPICE
11.2010 - 01.2014
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
HOSPICE AIDE
Good Shepherd Hospice
09.2003 - 07.2008
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
Education
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Calumet New Tech High School
Skills
- Palliative Care
- Infectious Disease Protocols
- Patient Toileting
- Status Updates
- Vital Signs Measurement
- Policies and Guidelines
- Ambulation and Exercise Assistance
- Bed Transfers
- Personal Care Assistance
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Bathing and Grooming
- Patient Positioning
- Relationship Building
- Written and Verbal Communication
- Recordkeeping
Certification
Cna / hospice aide
References
Bailey Thompson, RN Supervisor Co-worker, (423) 544-0230, baileynthompson4251@gmail.com
Heather Foster, RN Supervisor Co-worker, (423) 883-4799, heatherfoster@hospiceofchattanooga.org
Dianna Ruffner, RN Supervisor Co-worker, (423) 508-5100, diannaruffner@yahoo.com
Timeline
HOSPICE AIDE
Hospice Of Chattanooga
08.2018 - Current
HOSPICE AIDE
ARKANSAS HOSPICE
08.2017 - 07.2018
CNA
South Hampton Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
12.2015 - 08.2017
HOSPICE AIDE
Good Shepherd Hospice
02.2015 - 06.2015
HOSPICE AIDE
CHATTANOOGA HOSPICE
11.2010 - 01.2014
HOSPICE AIDE
Good Shepherd Hospice
09.2003 - 07.2008
COMPLETED COURSEWORK TOWARDS HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Calumet New Tech High School
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