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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
Recording vital signs
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Feeding assistance expert
Supporting personal needs
Documenting behaviors
Patient Management
Efficient and reliable team player
Software
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