Cindy Prater
TENINO
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with strong negotiation and case management skills, focused on ensuring client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Phone Solicitor
The Arc of Anchorage
Anchorage, AK
11.2011 - 10.2015
- Assisted clients in navigating regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance, and mitigating potential risks.
- Contributed to business development efforts by participating in networking events and maintaining a high level of client satisfaction.
Caregiver
Ashley Family Adult Home
Napavine, WA
08.2009 - 12.2010
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records for compliance.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
- Monitored resident health and reported changes to appropriate staff members.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices and operational procedures.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Caregiver
Catholic Social Services CSD
Chehalis, WA
08.2006 - 10.2009
- Facilitated recreational activities to promote social engagement among residents.
- Implemented strategies to improve resident satisfaction and quality of life.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment, adhering to health standards.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sharon Cares Skilled Nursing Facility
Centralia, WA
09.2004 - 01.2008
- Provided compassionate care to residents, supporting daily living activities and enhancing overall quality of life.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team, facilitating timely interventions for patient safety.
- Trained new staff on facility protocols and best practices, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
No Degree - Medical Technology
Centralia College
Centralia, WA05-2004
High School Diploma -
Tenino High School
Tenino, WA06-1982
Skills
- Strong negotiation skills
- Effective communication
- Legal document preparation
- Case management expertise
Certification
- Enhancement Training - May 2004
Timeline
Phone Solicitor
The Arc of Anchorage
11.2011 - 10.2015
Caregiver
Ashley Family Adult Home
08.2009 - 12.2010
Caregiver
Catholic Social Services CSD
08.2006 - 10.2009
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sharon Cares Skilled Nursing Facility
09.2004 - 01.2008
No Degree - Medical Technology
Centralia College
High School Diploma -
Tenino High School