Barbara York
Roanoke,VA
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Patricia Larmet
10.2022 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained patient hygiene and cleanliness to promote health standards.
- Documented patient care accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety outcomes.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences during care delivery discussions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Caregiver
Nexus Healthcare
05.2020 - Current
- Go I. Individuals homes and health with all activities of daily living. Bathing, dressing, feeding, light housekeeping, Laundry.
WCC Supervisor
Roanoke City Rescue Mission
06.2016 - 04.2017
- Worked in Women and children's shelter. Dud intakes, monitored guests and there families, documented.
Cloth hauler
Precision Fabrics Group
06.1993 - 11.1995
- I was a certified forklift operator, I used a lift to place rolls of cloth on grader frames, I inspected cloth, packaged and shipped. I did inventory.
Education
GED - undefined
William Fleming High School
Roanoke, VA09.1988
Skills
- ADLs
- Vital Signs
- Nursing
- Home Care
- Caregiving
- Laundry
- Senior Care
- Cleaning
- Patient Care
- Meal Preparation
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Behavioral Health
- Hospital Experience
- Customer Service
- Cooking
- Cashiering
- Childcare
- Restaurant experience
- Memory care
- Hospice care
- Forklift operator (1 year)
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) April 2020 to June 2022
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Driver's License July 2018 to July 2026
Additional Information
I enjoy working with people, showing love and respect and empathy. I enjoy learning about behaviors and different ways of life. I take time to pay attention to detail and acknowledge people, let them know they are important.
Timeline
CNA
Patricia Larmet
10.2022 - Current
Caregiver
Nexus Healthcare
05.2020 - Current
WCC Supervisor
Roanoke City Rescue Mission
06.2016 - 04.2017
Cloth hauler
Precision Fabrics Group
06.1993 - 11.1995
GED - undefined
William Fleming High School