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CHRISTOPHER DIKE

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
Pomona,CA

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Certified Nurse Assistant

Ezcarelink
Ontario, CA
09.2021 - Current
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

Direct Support Professional

Inclusions Specialized Services
Whittier, CA
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.

Direct Support Staff

Anka Behavioral Health Inc.
La Puente, CA
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.

Care Giver

Dignity Hone Care Inc
West Covina, CA
06.2016 - 10.2018
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
04.2018 - 11.2020

Skills

    Patient-focused care

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Software

Excel, MS word, Power point

Certification

CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Interests

Reading, travelling

Timeline

Certified Nurse Assistant

Ezcarelink
09.2021 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Inclusions Specialized Services
07.2019 - 08.2021

Direct Support Staff

Anka Behavioral Health Inc.
05.2018 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

University of Phoenix
04.2018 - 11.2020

Care Giver

Dignity Hone Care Inc
06.2016 - 10.2018

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