Donald Carter
Personal Caregiver Aide
Highland,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic Operating Room Assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills, And a clear understanding of operating room protocol, Such as room set up and turnover and in selected patient support services such as turning, lifting, and transporting patients. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Aide
Unlimited Care Inc.
Newburgh, NY
03.2016 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Perioperative Operating Room Assistant
Fishkill Ambulatory Surgery Center
Fishkill, NY
11.2000 - 02.2005
- Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Ensured safety and well-being of patients
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety. And set up and turnover rooms, and patient support such as turning, lifting, and transporting patients
Operating Room Assistant
St. Francis Hospital
Poughkeepsie, NY
05.2000 - 11.2000
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Prepared patients for surgery and transported patients to and from operating room
- Maintained operating room's inventory of products and replenished stock, when needed
- Provided physical support to patients through diverse types of mobility assistance
- Maintained confidentiality of patient data and condition at all times to safeguard health information
Education
High School Diploma -
Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie, NYSkills
- Patient Transport
- Room turnover
- Patient Positioning
- Decontamination
- Surgical Preparation
- Operating room preparation
- Specimen Transport
- Waste disposal
- Equipment monitoring
- Safety protocols
- Equipment sterilization
- Patient care
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Personal Care Aide
Unlimited Care Inc.
03.2016 - Current
Perioperative Operating Room Assistant
Fishkill Ambulatory Surgery Center
11.2000 - 02.2005
Operating Room Assistant
St. Francis Hospital
05.2000 - 11.2000
High School Diploma -
Poughkeepsie High School
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