Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
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Candace Rose

Candace Rose

Lovingston,VA

Summary

Highly-motivated and deprndable employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Trusted with many patients and various stages of life. With 21 years of experience.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Caregiver

Saunders family
Roseland, VA
08.2019 - 08.2024
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
  • Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Assisted patients with daily activities
  • Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Implemented fall prevention techniques
  • Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
  • Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Managed supplies and restocked inventory to promote optimal availability for patient care.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding(when needed)
  • Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
  • Turned and repositioned patient as needed to prevent bedsores.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes family.
  • Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks.
  • Help with staffing
  • Assisted Hospice nurses in end of life care and postmortem care

Private Caregiver

Frosty and Bill Flippin
Tyro, VA
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Made sure no falls after knee replacement

Private Caregiver

Mary Shultz (Bernie McGinnis)
Shipman, VA
12.2016 - 04.2019
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Set the schedule, called in time, ordered supplies.
  • Helped with end of life care and postmortem care

Private Caregiver

Carol Scott
Lovingston, VA
03.2009 - 08.2016
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Assisted with feeding
  • Transfers/total assist
  • Wound care
  • Anything she needed.

Private Caregiver

Doug Simpson
Shipman, VA
09.2010 - 08.2015
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
  • Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • End of life care and postmortem care

CNA

Lovingston Health and Rehabilitation
, VA
04.2008 - 06.2015
  • Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
  • Used mobility devices to transport patients.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
  • Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
  • Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.

Education

High School Diploma -

Nelson County High School, Lovingston, VA
06.2007

Piedmont Virginia Community College, Charlottesville, VA

Skills

  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Community Activities
  • Knowledge of State Regulations
  • Care Plan Management
  • Relationship Building
  • Supportive Personality
  • Patient Ambulation
  • Sound Judgment
  • Decision Making
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Ability to Lift Clients
  • Ability to Lift
  • Household Cleaning
  • Attentive to People
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Bedside Care
  • Personal Service
  • Caring Companionship
  • Clear Communication
  • Emphatic
  • Caring, I truly care about my patients, it's more than a job

References

  • Robert Saunders-(434)941-8036
  • Jim Saunders-(434)941-8133
  • Ruth (Flippin) Saunders-(434)546-1265
  • Mary Shultz-(336)408-4070
  • Joan Rothgab-(434)263-5272
  • Judy Wright-(434)989-1850
  • Sue Woodson-(434)825-2437
  • Susan Baldwin-(804)316-2403

Timeline

Private Caregiver - Saunders family
08.2019 - 08.2024
Private Caregiver - Frosty and Bill Flippin
06.2019 - 07.2019
Private Caregiver - Mary Shultz (Bernie McGinnis)
12.2016 - 04.2019
Private Caregiver - Doug Simpson
09.2010 - 08.2015
Private Caregiver - Carol Scott
03.2009 - 08.2016
CNA - Lovingston Health and Rehabilitation
04.2008 - 06.2015
Nelson County High School - High School Diploma,
Piedmont Virginia Community College - ,
Candace Rose