Christina Parks
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Recently received licenses as a certified nurse assistant. Strong technical proficiency with work history in healthcare. In-depth knowledge of working with elders coupled with CPR and decision-making abilities. Proven history of being dependable with great time management. Looking forward to expanding work history and bettering myself in the medical field.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
06.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients better develop daily learning and skills.
Caregiver
Abide Home Care
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, and managed laundry.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
Operations Assistant
Abide Home Care
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted with interviewing applicants and setting them up with things needed before orientation.
- Helped staff carry out daily facility operations, set schedules and meet client requirements.
- Created reports, applicants and new hires.
- Kept job boards up to date in order to continuously take applicants and do interviews bringing new caregivers aboard.
- Organized caregiver's folders and kept them up to date.
- Made sure to gather all task and documents in order to send off for long term care insurance.
- Filled in shifts that could not be covered.
- On call in case of emergency at least twice a week and ever third weekend.
Caregiver
Georgia Living Senior Home Care
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Reported concerns to supervisor to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
PCA/Caregiver
ResCare
03.2017 - 10.2020
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Kept instruments and equipment clean and effectively sanitized.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient vital signs, and observations
Resident Assistant
The Suites of Cypress Pond
10.2013 - 02.2017
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Responded and assisted to needs of 13 residents on wing.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Managed administrative tasks, including maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Served as positive role model for diverse group of individuals.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Reported illnesses, emergencies and crisis situations immediately to supervisor.
Caregiver
Cypress Pond at Home
06.2012 - 11.2014
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
- Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
- Inspected items for damage and obtained replacements for customers.
- Received payments for meals and issued receipts.
- Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
Education
Medical Billing And Coding Specialist
National Healthcare Association
02.2021
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Behavior Science
Ashford University
San Diego, CASkills
- First aid and safety
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping
- CPI
- Patient Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Transfers
- HIPAA Compliance
- Safety Precautions
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
06.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Abide Home Care
08.2022 - Current
Operations Assistant
Abide Home Care
06.2021 - 07.2022
Caregiver
Georgia Living Senior Home Care
07.2019 - 10.2020
PCA/Caregiver
ResCare
03.2017 - 10.2020
Resident Assistant
The Suites of Cypress Pond
10.2013 - 02.2017
Caregiver
Cypress Pond at Home
06.2012 - 11.2014
Cashier
Kentucky Fried Chicken
01.2010 - 12.2011
Medical Billing And Coding Specialist
National Healthcare Association
Some College (No Degree) - Applied Behavior Science
Ashford University
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