Candace Sparks
Inkster,MI
Summary
Professional caregiver with strong background in delivering compassionate and efficient care. Proven ability to assist with daily activities, maintain patient comfort, and ensure well-being. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and achieving positive outcomes. Skilled in personal care, medication reminders, and mobility assistance. Responsible, empathetic, and reliable, consistently meeting patient and family needs.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
HHA
Advisacare Home Health & Hopice
16801 Newburgh Rd, #114 , Livonia. Mi 48152
12.2024 - Current
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for patients, reducing the risk of accidents or infections.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing, promoting dignity and self-confidence.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care in various daily activities.
- Transported patients safely to appointments, errands, or social outings, ensuring timely arrival and an enjoyable experience.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
CNA
West Oaks Senior and Rehabilition
22355 Eight Mile W. Detroit
10.2023 - 10.2024
- 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.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Travel CNA
Vibrus Group
16000 .W Nine Mile Southfield Mi 48075
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients through empathetic listening skills and effective communication techniques that eased anxiety during transitions between facilities.
- Demonstrated strong clinical skills in various settings, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and private homes.
- Exhibited strong organizational skills by efficiently managing workloads in fast-paced environments with minimal supervision.
- Responded quickly and calmly in emergency situations.
- Provided high-quality nursing care to diverse patient populations, adapting to the unique needs of each assignment.
CENA
Advantage Living Rehab Center
5555 Connors Detroit Mi
10.2020 - 06.2021
- Provided quality health care service
- Assisted with medical, nutritional and hygienic service
- Overseen and monitored daily and routine activities
- Kept daily logs and made reports
- Reported findings, occurrences, and developments to doctors and family members
CENA
Riverview Hospital
7733 East Jefferson Detroit Mi
10.2018 - 09.2020
- Provided quality medical and health care service
- Overseen daily and routine activities
- Assisted with hygienic, nutritional and personal care of patients
- Reported findings and developments to physicians and family
- Discarded and disposed of waste, rubbish, trash, sharps and other hazardous materials
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
High School Diploma -
Adult Education
13840 Lappin St, Detroit Mi 4820506-2017
Some College (No Degree) -
American Red Cross
13260 Hoover Rd E 11. Mile Rd, Warren Mi 4808903-2006
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emotional support
- Ambulation assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- End-of-life care
- Home care aide
- Elder care
- First aid and safety
- Light housekeeping
- First aid and CPR
- Fall prevention
Timeline
HHA
Advisacare Home Health & Hopice
12.2024 - Current
CNA
West Oaks Senior and Rehabilition
10.2023 - 10.2024
Travel CNA
Vibrus Group
01.2022 - 04.2023
CENA
Advantage Living Rehab Center
10.2020 - 06.2021
CENA
Riverview Hospital
10.2018 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Adult Education
Some College (No Degree) -
American Red Cross
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