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Connie Debrah

Otsego,MN

Summary

Compassionate Care Giver: possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise on Memory Care. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40hours per week, including weekends and overnight. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

RSA / Caregiver

Atria Senior Living
Carrollton, TX
06.2023 - 12.2023

Helped residents with moving, walking, transfers, grooming, hygiene, feeding, monitoring their behavior and reporting it. Checked on residents routinely to make sure their needs and preferences were being met. Delivered passionate support and assistance to residents and their families. Provided preventative care to residents to manage skin-related conditions such as pressure ulcers. Built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members. Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake and output information.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Guardian Angel - Riverview Landing
Otsego, MN
01.2019 - 05.2023

Helped residents with moving, walking, transfers, grooming, hygiene, feeding, monitoring their behavior and reporting it. Checked on residents routinely to make sure their needs and preferences were being met. Administered prescribed medications to residents according to personal health care plans. Delivered passionate support and assistance to residents and their families. Provided preventative care to residents to manage skin-related conditions such as pressure ulcers. Built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members. Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments. Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Park River Estates Care Center
Coon Rapids, MN
09.2016 - 12.2018

Helped residents with moving, walking, transfers, grooming, hygiene, feeding, monitoring their behavior and reporting it. Checked on residents routinely to make sure their needs and preferences were being met. Administered prescribed medications to residents according to personal health care plans. Delivered passionate support and assistance to residents and their families. Provided preventative care to residents to manage skin-related conditions such as pressure ulcers. Built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members. Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake and output information. Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment. Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients. Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care. Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines. Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction. Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record. Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets. Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care. Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas. Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment. Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Caregiver

In-Home Support Service
Los Angeles, CA
03.2012 - 07.2016

Helped residents with moving, walking, transfers, grooming, hygiene, feeding, monitoring their behavior and reporting it. Checked on residents routinely to make sure their needs and preferences were being met. Administered prescribed medications to residents according to personal health care plans. Delivered passionate support and assistance to residents and their families. Provided preventative care to residents to manage skin-related conditions such as pressure ulcers. Built long-lasting professional relationships with residents, family members, and team members. Monitored patient stability by checking vital signs and weight, and recording intake and output information. Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment. Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients. Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care. Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines. Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction. Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record. Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets. Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care. Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas. Reduced risks of patient infection by cleaning and sterilizing equipment. Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Education

High School Diploma -

The Family Gathering Basic Christian Education
Los Angeles, CA
08.2013

Skills

  • Incident Reporting
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Progress Documentation
  • Behavioral Management
  • Patient Companionship
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Meal Preparation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Problem-Solving
  • Compassionate Communication
  • English Fluency
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Patient Care
  • PPE Usage
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Strong Ethics
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Supportive Companionship
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies
  • Daily Living Assistance
  • Medication Administration
  • First Aid and Safety
  • State Regulations Knowledge
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Flexible Schedule and Availability

Timeline

RSA / Caregiver

Atria Senior Living
06.2023 - 12.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Guardian Angel - Riverview Landing
01.2019 - 05.2023

Certified Nursing Assistant

Park River Estates Care Center
09.2016 - 12.2018

Caregiver

In-Home Support Service
03.2012 - 07.2016

High School Diploma -

The Family Gathering Basic Christian Education
Connie Debrah