VANESSA CORREA
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate special needs CNA with experience in providing one-on-one support to children and adults. Strengths include strong communication, patience, and a deep understanding of the emotional and physical needs of clients. Have made significant contributions to improving quality of life for individuals by developing tailored care plans based on unique needs. Demonstrated ability to create safe, nurturing environments that foster growth and overall well-being.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Special Needs Caregiver
DELTA T GROUP
Phoenix, AZ
10.2024 - Current
- Kept records of children's behavior and progress to provide updates to parents.
- Monitored clients' physical and emotional well-being and reported any changes to supervisor or other appropriate personnel.
- Transported clients to and from planned activities.
- Maintained accurate records of tasks completed including progress notes detailing client interactions and behaviors observed.
CNA
VALLEY WISE MEDICAL CENTER
PHOENIX, AZ
01.2024 - 11.2025
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
UPLIFT HOSPICE
PHOENIX, AZ
06.2022 - 01.2024
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving hospice patients by following established protocols.
- Assisted with ambulating patients in a safe manner while providing physical support.
- Reassured family members that their loved one is receiving proper care under the supervision of a healthcare team member.
- Transported hospice patients to doctor appointments or other medical services when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient rooms, equipment and supplies used in the provision of patient care.
- Provided spiritual support to hospice patients by listening attentively during conversations and offering words of encouragement when appropriate.
Special Needs CNA
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Kept records of children's behavior and progress to provide updates to parents.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Implemented personalized care plans as directed by healthcare professionals to meet clients' specific needs.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Engaged in creative problem solving techniques to handle challenging behaviors effectively while maintaining respect for the individual's dignity.
Education
Graduate Certificate - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
UEI COLLEGE
PHOENIX AZ03-2022
High School Diploma -
BROOKSHIRE
Phoenix, AZ01-2022
CNA
ACCORD SCHOOL OF NURSING
Phoenix, AZ01-2014
Skills
- Special needs advocacy
- Assistive technology
- Adaptive equipment use
- Wheelchair transfers
- Patience and tact
- Behavioral intervention strategies
- Nurturing environment creation
- Visual schedules
- Music therapy techniques
- Feeding assistance
- Emotional support
- Patient-centered care
- Personal hygiene support
- Individualized care plans
- Respite care support
- Activity planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Toileting support
- Personal care assistance
- Positive reinforcement
- Routine management
- Mobility assistance
Timeline
Special Needs Caregiver
DELTA T GROUP
10.2024 - Current
CNA
VALLEY WISE MEDICAL CENTER
01.2024 - 11.2025
Hospice Certified Nursing Assistant
UPLIFT HOSPICE
06.2022 - 01.2024
Special Needs CNA
Accountable Healthcare Staffing Inc.
08.2018 - 06.2022
Graduate Certificate - MEDICAL ASSISTANT
UEI COLLEGE
High School Diploma -
BROOKSHIRE
CNA
ACCORD SCHOOL OF NURSING
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