Compassionate and supportive professional with experience in delivering exceptional care. Skilled in effective communication and empathy to enhance patient comfort and foster trust. Solid understanding of managing daily living activities, medication administration, and patient safety protocols. Dedicated to ensuring the well-being and satisfaction of those under my care.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Worker
Regan Park Nursing Home
03.1999 - 02.2011
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Developed trust-based relationships with both clients and their families through clear communication and empathetic caregiving approach.
Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to their daily needs.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Demonstrated respect for client privacy through discreet handling of sensitive information entrusted during care delivery.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
Maintained accurate records of client information, including medical history, appointments, and daily activities.
Certified nursing assistant
The Village at St. Clair
01.2014 - 11.2023
I have been a certified nursing assistant (CNA) for about 10 years
Turning or moving patients
Gathering medical supplies
Bathing patients
Grooming patients by brushing their hair, and teeth, shaving them, etc
Feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake
Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate
Answering patient calls
Documenting information
Cleaning rooms and bed linens
Stocking supplies
Assisting with some medical procedures
Safety procedures
Transporting patients
Taking care of wounds client by administering medication
Home Health Aide (HHA)
Saint Therese Home at Oxbow Lake
05.2024 - Current
Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
Assisted with end-of-life care.
Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
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