AUSTYN RUTHERFORD
Peyton,CO
Summary
Responsible individual trained in patient monitoring and delivering personalized care. Brings demonstrated strengths in medication administration, patient care and records maintenance. Eager to expand skillset with more challenging healthcare roles.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/Q-Map
New Dawn Memory Care
Colorado Springs, CO
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Caregiver
First Light Home Care
Colorado Springs, CO
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
Caregiver
Mojave Bloom
Green Valley, Arizona
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance
- Prepare and maintain records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands
- Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles
- Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists
- Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals
- Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care
- Participate in case reviews, consulting with the team caring for the client, to evaluate the client's needs and plan for continuing services
- Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them
- Monitor food distribution, ensuring that meals are delivered to the correct recipients and that guidelines, such as those for special diets, are followed
- Clean or sterilize dishes, kitchen utensils, equipment, or facilities.
- Examine trays to ensure that they contain required items.
- Place food servings on plates or trays according to orders or instructions
- Load trays with accessories such as eating utensils, napkins, or condiments
- Take food orders and relay orders to kitchens or serving counters so they can be filled
- Stock service stations with items such as ice, napkins, or straws.
- Remove trays and stack dishes for return to kitchen after meals are finished
- Prepare food items, such as sandwiches, salads, soups, or beverages.
- Michelle Priest, Store Manager, KFC (520) 420-8207 - N/
Education
High School Diploma -
MOUNTAIN ROSE ACADEMY
06.2021
Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology -
High School Diploma - undefined
Skills
- Ability to Lift
- Mobility Assistance
- Bedside Care
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Diet and Nutrition
- ADLs Assistance
- Time Management
- Attentive to People
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- HIPAA Compliance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Multitasking and Organization
Accomplishments
- Hard-working recent high school graduate with 2.5+ years of work experience and a proven knowledge of assisted living, ambulatory care, and chronic care facility
- Aiming to leverage my abilities to successfully fill the Medical Assistant role at your company
- Frequently praised as focused by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Certification
CAREGIVER
Mojave Bloom Assisted Living, Green Valley, AZ / Sep 2021 - Present
FOOD SERVICE CLERK
Kentucky Fried Chicken, Tucson, AZ / Mar 2019 - Aug 2021
Timeline
Caregiver/Q-Map
New Dawn Memory Care
04.2022 - Current
Caregiver
First Light Home Care
11.2021 - 04.2022
Caregiver
Mojave Bloom
08.2021 - 11.2021
High School Diploma -
MOUNTAIN ROSE ACADEMY
Medical Terminology Anatomy and Physiology -
High School Diploma - undefined
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