Delta Dewey
Whitehall,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with experience at Granville Center, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Enhanced patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Proven ability to promote independence and safety, while collaborating with families to develop tailored care strategies. Committed to delivering high-quality, personalized support to improve client well-being.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Granville Center
02.2024 - Current
- Supported patients in daily living activities, encouraging independence.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted patients with maintaining oral and personal hygiene through grooming activities.
- Delivered empathetic and responsive care to elevate patient satisfaction.
Private Elderly Caregiver
Self Employed Services
Whitehall, NY
08.2007 - 02.2024
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for clients.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting for improved hygiene.
- Enhanced client safety by closely monitoring health conditions and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Facilitated social engagement for clients by organizing outings, accompanying them on walks, or engaging in conversation.
- Delivered nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary needs while respecting client preferences.
- Managed medications according to physician orders, ensuring proper administration and adherence to schedules.
- Collaborated with family members and healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care strategies for optimal results.
- Provided mobility support through transfers, ambulation assistance, and the use of adaptive equipment.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or personal errands as needed for uninterrupted daily living routines.
- Offered companionship during difficult times by providing emotional support and empathetic listening skills.
- Promoted overall well-being by encouraging regular physical exercise within the abilities of each client.
- Implemented fall prevention measures including clutter removal and installation of grab bars to ensure client safety at home.
- Maintained detailed records of client progress, observations, and care plan adjustments for enhanced continuity of care.
- Supported clients'' cognitive function through mental stimulation exercises such as puzzles or reminiscence therapy.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for families by providing consistent communication regarding the health status of their loved ones.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medications following prescribed instructions to alleviate symptoms and discomfort, monitoring client reactions.
Education
Diploma -
06.2007
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Clinical documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Lifting and transferring
- Reliable team player
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Collecting vital signs
- Compassionate
- Patient lifting
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Direct patient care
- Ambulation assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Patient relationship building
- Maintaining privacy
- Healthcare ethics
- Specimen collection
- Transporting patients
- Valid state driver's license
- Activity planning
- Quality assurance
- Preparing meals
- Indirect patient care
- Reliable transportation
- Feeding assistance expert
- Meal planning
- Activity coordination
- Quality assurance controls
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA - Granville Center
02.2024 - Current
Private Elderly Caregiver - Self Employed Services
08.2007 - 02.2024
Hartford Central School - Diploma,
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