Professional caregiver with 10+ years experience delivering patient-centered care in long term environment. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, monitoring vital signs, and providing emotional support. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving positive outcomes. Reliable, adaptable, and skilled in using medical equipment and following care plans.
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Leominster
08.2021 - Current
Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Home Health Aide
Elara Caring
06.2015 - 09.2020
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.
Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Education
GED -
Leominster High School
Leominster, MA
09-2003
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Bathing assistance
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Dressing assistance
Documenting behaviors
Feeding assistance
Positioning patients
End-of-life care
Compassionate caregiver
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Life Care Center of Leominster
08.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Elara Caring
06.2015 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice or state-specific agencies.
GED -
Leominster High School
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