DORA CHILDERS
Euclid,OH
Summary
Versatile Nursing Assistant skilled in performing tasks for numerous patients, communicating effectively with medical teams and using basic care equipment. Exceptionally well-versed in performing dressing changes, completing procedure setups and measuring vital signs. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE CNA
GRACE HOSPITAL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- I PROVIDE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH TERMINAL ILLNESS MAKING SURE THEIR COMFORTABLE
- I ALSO PROVIDE CARE FOR PATIENTS WITH FOLEYS EMS BAGS TRACHS AND FEEDING TUBES
- Supported needs of 10+ residents under long-term care.
MAPLERIDGE SENIOR LIVING
05.2023
- ASSIST IN MEMEORY CARE AND AL WITH CHECK AND CHANGES SHOWERS LAUNDRY AND MEALS
Nursing Assistant
VA Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
SELECT MEDICAL PCNA
01.2021 - 04.2023
- ASSIST WITH CHECK AND CHANGES THERAPY PASSING MEAL TRAYS VITALS WEIGHTS AND ACCU CHECKS
BELMONT SENIOR LIVING TURTLE CREEK RA
04.2020 - 11.2021
- ASSIST WITH CLOTHING BATHING AND WALKING THE RESIDENTS DOWN TO THE DINING AREA FOR MEALS
ALMOST FAMILY LLC INC
05.2013 - 03.2020
- MEDICATION REMINDRES AND PROVIDING PERSONAL CARE AND MEAL PREP
ARISTOCRATE BEREA
09.2008 - 05.2013
- PROVIDING SERVICE TO CHILREN WITH DISABLITIES
A-1 HEALTH CARE
09.2006 - 05.2007
- PROVIDING GREAT CARE AND COMPANIONSHIP TO CLIENTS REMINDING THEM TO TAKE THEIR MEDICATIONS AND MAKING SURE THEIR SAFE IN THEIR HOME
- PREPING THEIR MEALS PERSONAL CARE AND LIGHT HOUSEKEEPING
Education
GED -
05.
Skills
- PERSONAL CARE SERVICES
- PATIENT TRANSPORT
- FOLEYS
- TRACHS
- FEEDING TUBES
- VITALS
- WOUND CARE
- WEIGHTS
- Behavior redirection
- Care Plan Management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Education
- Relationship Building
- Client documentation
- Behavioral Management
- First aid and safety
- Daily living support
- Documentation
- Patient Transport
- Multitasking ability
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Verbal and written communication
Personal Information
Title: CNA
Timeline
Nursing Assistant - VA Medical Center
11.2023 - Current
PATIENT CARE ASSOCIATE CNA - GRACE HOSPITAL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- MAPLERIDGE SENIOR LIVING
05.2023
- SELECT MEDICAL PCNA
01.2021 - 04.2023
- BELMONT SENIOR LIVING TURTLE CREEK RA
04.2020 - 11.2021
- ALMOST FAMILY LLC INC
05.2013 - 03.2020
- ARISTOCRATE BEREA
09.2008 - 05.2013
- A-1 HEALTH CARE
09.2006 - 05.2007
MAX S. HAYES - GED,
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