Energetic patient care associate dedicated to efficient and effective collaboration between care teams, patients and families. Outgoing professional with collaborative and flexible approach to reaching mutually-beneficial resolutions.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
Mount Sinai
New York, NY
09.2002 - Current
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing and toileting.
Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
Provided direct patient care and support services in accordance with established standards and practices.
Communicated regularly with nursing staff regarding changes in patient condition or needs.
Provided emotional support to family members of patients facing difficult health challenges.
Support Care Associate
Mount Sinai
New York, NY
09.2000 - 08.2001
Assisted in transferring residents from bed to wheelchair or other mobility devices.
Maintained cleanliness of transport vehicles and equipment.
Provided timely transportation services for outpatients to various medical facilities.
Collected patient information from nursing staff prior to transport.
Responded promptly and appropriately to requests for assistance from hospital staff.
Followed all safety guidelines while transporting patients in a wheelchair or bed.
Cashier Supervisor
Elite Management Company
New York, NY
08.1989 - 07.1999
Organized and managed daily cashier operations, ensuring accuracy of all financial transactions.
Monitored shift-level performance, providing coaching and guidance to staff on proper cash handling procedures.
Developed and implemented new processes to improve customer service and sales efficiency.
Trained new hires in the use of POS systems, store policies and procedures, safety protocols, and customer service expectations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Patient Care Technician
Consortium For Worker Education
New York, NY
07-2002
Associate of Applied Science -
Hostos Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NY
05-1984
High School Diploma -
Colegio San Pedro Apostol
Dominican Republic
06-1981
Skills
Compassionate Communication
Patient Service And Assistance
Patient Hygiene Management
Bilingual
CPR Certification
Time management abilities
Professionalism
Multitasking
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
Mount Sinai
09.2002 - Current
Support Care Associate
Mount Sinai
09.2000 - 08.2001
Cashier Supervisor
Elite Management Company
08.1989 - 07.1999
Associate of Applied Science - Patient Care Technician
Consortium For Worker Education
Associate of Applied Science -
Hostos Community College of The City University of New York
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