Eemeralda Castaneda De Silva

CNA / In - Home Care

Heartfelt Total Care

10.2018 - Current

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Supported needs of [Number]+ residents under long-term care.
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.