Caridad Ocana Rodriguez
Cape Coral,FL
Summary
Caring and compassionate healthcare professional with Home Health Aid and MedTech certifications over two year background in the field. Dedicated to helping individuals feel comfortable while improving wellbeing with skilled support. Trained in mobility assistance and personal hygiene support. Accustomed to keeping the environment neat and safe to protect patients. Excellent communication and time management skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Technician
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge-PCT
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity.
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients through diligent monitoring of health conditions and vital signs.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, walking exercises, or wheelchair transportation as needed.
- Maintained a clean and sanitary environment for both patients and staff through thorough housekeeping tasks.
- Assisted in meal preparation or feeding tasks for patients with dietary restrictions or those unable to perform these activities independently.
- Managed supplies inventory effectively, restocking items when needed while minimizing waste in the workplace environment.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering trusting relationships crucial to the healing process.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal care delivery methods for improved service quality overall results over time frame given within role requirements set forth at onset employment
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
Med Tech & HHA
Hampton Manor
10.2023 - Current
- Assist 16+ residents with their everyday needs
- I provide personal care, hygiene maintenance, emotional support, and many other activities
- Record and monitor vital signs
- Also, keep track of any changes in physical health and behavior
- Administer medications as directed by the physician and maintain a record of the resident's medications and any changes made
- Assist with mobility after recovering from surgeries, joint pain, and other mobility issues
- Create individualized care planning, and communicate any changes in the condition or behavior that require further assessment or intervention
HHA
Meridian Senior
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Assist clients with mobility restrictions, providing a safe transition into and out of bed, automobiles, or wheelchairs
- Bath and dress patients before meals and social activities
- Offer companionship and emotional support to clients remotely and during sessions
- Guide patients through safely accessible motions and exercises to support health and mobility
- Comply with regulatory restrictions and best practices surrounding client care
- Change bed and bathroom linens frequently, maintaining a clean and healthy patient atmosphere
- Safeguard patient privacy with stringent adherence to HIPAA protocols
HHA
Leon Medical Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
- Support patient's needs with grocery shopping, cleaning and household supply replenishment
- Cleaned houses, prepared meals, and laundered linens for immobile clients
- Offer companionship and emotional support to clients remotely and during sessions
- Built trusting rapport through regular, predictable, and consistent attendance to meet client needs
- Bath, groom, dress, and feed patients, assisting with activities of daily living
- Prepare meals for patients with strict attention to allergies and dietary restrictions
Education
CNA -
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
Cape Coral, FLHigh School Diploma -
El Cucalambe High School
Las Tunas, Cuba06.1995
Skills
- Time Management
- Documentation
- OSHA Compliance
- HIPPA Compliance
- Organization
- Prioritization
- Patient Care
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License, 12/01/23
- Medication Technician Certification, 07/01/23
- Home Health Aid (HHA) Certification, 10/01/21
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 10/01/23
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, 10/01/23
References
- Sandro Martinez, RN, 239-849-4049
- Lucia Becerra, Supervisor, 239-270-9014
- Linnet Ferrer, CM, 239-245-2986
Timeline
Personal Care Technician
Physicians Regional - Pine Ridge-PCT
02.2024 - Current
Med Tech & HHA
Hampton Manor
10.2023 - Current
HHA
Meridian Senior
06.2023 - 10.2023
HHA
Leon Medical Center
12.2022 - 04.2023
High School Diploma -
El Cucalambe High School
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) License, 12/01/23
- Medication Technician Certification, 07/01/23
- Home Health Aid (HHA) Certification, 10/01/21
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, 10/01/23
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification, 10/01/23
CNA -
Certified Nursing Assistant Training
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