Angelica Casuga

• Safely transported nonambulatory and ambulatory patients to and from medical appointments.
• Operated wheelchair lift according to established procedure.
• Secured the wheelchair in the van using the provided straps.
• Assisted patients to medical appointments.
• Responsible for cleanliness of van inside and out.
• Established long - term client relationships through prompt and courteous service.

* Administers policies, procedures, programs, and a budget for    the proper functioning of the Assisted Living Facility according to the established principles of Eden Villa Senior Community and California Title 22, RCFE Regulations.

* Report to the Licensee on the operation of Eden Villa Assisted Living Facility and provide necessary interpretations of recognized standards of care and supervision.

* Responsible for developing an administrative plan and procedures, assuring that all necessary shifts are covered, staff have equitable workloads and adequate supervision.

* Seek to achieve consistent staffing.

* Follow policies to fill vacancies.

* Responsible for the training, development, supervision and evaluation of the Assisted Living employees.

* Support the empowerment of the staff to foster team building.

* Terminate staff that performs in an unsatisfactory manner.

* Conducts pre-admission appraisals of prospective residents.

* Conducts resident admission interviews, providing information and opportunity for signing resident Admission Agreements.

*Provide and ensure the provision of services the Assisted Living residents with regard for the resident's physical and mental well-being and needs.

* Make provisions for the safety and guidance of residents with visual and/or hearing deficiencies.

* Make provisions for residents with unmet needs to attend available community programs, including arranging transport.

* Establishes a close working relationship with the Assisted Living residents and meets with various individuals to discuss changes and/or procedures and policies in order to maintain the health, happiness and safety of the residents.

* Have personal characteristics, physical energy and competence to provide care and supervision and work effectively with community social agencies.

* Make regular rounds of the facility to observe residents and determine if needs are being met.

* Monitor all documentation to assure regulatory compliance and professionalism.

* Participate in interdisciplinary meetings and resident care conferences including Hospice in order to develop meaningful programs to meet the needs of individual residents.

* Strategically planned methods to achieve operational goals and target.

* Continually maintained and improved the company's reputation and positive image in the market served.

* Achieved high staff morale and retention through effective communication, prompt problem resolution, proactive supervisory practices and facilitating a proactive working environment.

* Routinely collaborated with department managers to correct problems and improve services.

* Facilitated an on-going assessment of patient/family needs and implementation of interdisciplinary team care plan.

* Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.

• Cleaned and prepared rooms between patients, using aseptic technique to prevent infections and cross-contamination.
• Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
• Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations and evaluating patient needs.
• Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
• Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep charged nurses informed of changes.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.