Catherine George
Saginaw,Texas
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
My Joy Home Health
11.2019 - Current
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Patient Care Technician
Care Team Clinic ( Cook Childrens Hosptial)
11.2018 - 07.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisting providers with exams while being an chaperone in the exam rooms.
- Collecting and weighing hair for hair toxicology.
- Documentation in Epic.
- Transporting patients to X-Ray,Lab and CT.
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
James L West Center For Dementia Care
02.2018 - 11.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
Caregiver
Treasured Friends Home Care
09.2017 - 02.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wellspring Post Acute Care Center
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Home Health Aide
Nursecore
10.2006 - 06.2015
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2011
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Applied oxygen via nasal cannula, simple masks and nebulizer masks under direction of nurse in charge.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Putting patients on telemetry monitor to be monitored.
- Checking blood sugars as ordered by provider
- Q4 Vitals
- Assisting with CPM machine
- Familiar with colostomy bags, rectal tubes, suprapubic catheters, foley catheter, wound vacs and drainages catheters
Certified Nursing Assistant
SunPlus
07.1999 - 10.2006
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Education
Nurse Aide Certification - Certified Nurse Aide Certifaction
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles, CA06.1999
High School Diploma -
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
Los Angeles, CA06.1998
Skills
- Attentive to People
- Illness Adaptation
- Status Updates
- Developing Client Trust
- Direct Patient Care
- Dependable and Responsible
- ADLs Assistance
- Problem Identification
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Heavy Lifting
- First Aid Certification
- Ambulating Patients
- PPE Usage
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Client Documentation
- Multitasking and Organization
- Running Errands
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Bedsore Prevention
- Diet and Nutrition
- Isolation Precautions
- Communication Assistance
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Behavior Redirection
- Respectful and Compassionate
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aide
- CPR/BLS
Timeline
Caregiver
My Joy Home Health
11.2019 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Care Team Clinic ( Cook Childrens Hosptial)
11.2018 - 07.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Aide
James L West Center For Dementia Care
02.2018 - 11.2019
Caregiver
Treasured Friends Home Care
09.2017 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wellspring Post Acute Care Center
10.2015 - 08.2017
Home Health Aide
Nursecore
10.2006 - 06.2015
Patient Care Technician
Texas Health Arlington Memorial Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
SunPlus
07.1999 - 10.2006
Nurse Aide Certification - Certified Nurse Aide Certifaction
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
High School Diploma -
Alain Leroy Locke College Preparatory Academy
- Certified Nurse Aide
- CPR/BLS
Similar Profiles
Chanelle Wiggins-BurnsChanelle Wiggins-Burns
PCA at Love and Joy Personal Care HomePCA at Love and Joy Personal Care Home
Daniel HongDaniel Hong
Administrator at A Joy Home CareAdministrator at A Joy Home Care
Biak RemBiak Rem
Assistant English Teacher at Joy English Learning HomeAssistant English Teacher at Joy English Learning Home