Emaja Washington
Clearwater,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate caregiver with a proven track record of effectively working with clients and individuals with mental disabilities. Possessing excellent communication skills, excels in providing personal assistance and care to help others live fulfilling lives while managing various health-related conditions. Known for exceptional problem-solving abilities and a strong focus on customer service, consistently finds ways to save costs while increasing profits. Recognized for success in planning and operational improvements, experienced in policy development and staff management procedures that positively impact overall productivity. Well-organized and possess good relationship-building abilities, making an invaluable asset in any caregiving role.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Pines VA Hospital
02.2022 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Assisted with diagnostic tests and medical procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and treatment plans.
- Implemented infection control protocols, minimizing spread of illnesses among patients and staff.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Delivered high-quality care to patients in the hospital facility.
Direct Care Staff Member
Adult Care Housing
11.2019 - Current
- Assist clients with eating, toileting, light housekeeping, and dispensing medications
- Assist clients managing their healthcare, managing their finances, and securing doctors’ appointments
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Facilitated continuous evaluation of treatment plans through documentation.
- Provided support for daily activities to boost client self-esteem.
- Monitored and assisted through individual care plans.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Provided emotional support to help clients achieve their goals.
- Worked with staff members to design comprehensive and individualized plans to optimize patient education and learning abilities
Direct Care Staff Member
Suncoast New Options- Transitions
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided each individual with goals based on their Person Centered Support Plan
- Provided both functional academic and vocational training skills
- Assisted individuals in learning job skills to prepare them for community based employment and living
- Promoted mental stimulation for clients through engaging activities such as puzzles, games, arts and crafts projects.
- Maintained communication and collaborative relationships with coworkers
- Supported clients in emergency situations by following established protocols and providing immediate assistance as needed.
- Maintained compliance with regulations through diligent documentation and reporting.
Direct Care Staff Member
Endearment Group Home
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Company Overview: This is a group home that deals with adult men with mental disabilities
- Fulfilled all service duties as requested.
- Maintained a consistently safe space for clients.
- Checked inventory for required supplies and made lists documenting needed cleaning products
- Cleaned break rooms, including sinks, countertops, microwaves, coffeemakers, refrigerators, tables, and chairs
- Delivered an exceptional level of service to each client by listening to their concerns and answering questions
- Effectively controlled the release of proprietary and confidential information for general client lists
- Proactively identified and solved complex problems impacting operations management and business direction
- Provided outstanding volunteer service to new and long-standing clients by attending closely to concerns and developing solutions
- Establishment focused on care for men with mental health challenges.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Louisville, KY01-2026
Keiser University - algebra
Keiser University
01.2020
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Park High School
Largo, FL05-2019
Skills
- Certified nursing assistant
- Sign language
- Medication Administration Training
- Behavior Assistant
- Reactive Strategies Emergency Training
- Personal Crisis Management Training
- First Aid
- CPR
- Compassionate caregiver
- End-of-life care
- Ambulation assistance
- Geriatric care
- Observing responses
- Catheter change and preparation
- Basic life support
- HIPAA compliance
Certificationsandskills
- Certified nursing assistant
- Four years in sign language
- Medication Administration Training
- Behavior Assistant
- Reactive STRATEGIES EMERGENCY Training
- Personal Crisis Management Training
- Certified in First Aid and CPR
- HIPPA Certification
Bee Award
" The daisy cannot survive without the bee and the bee cannot survive without the daisy"
These are awards given by patients, or even their family members or other members of the haircare team. These are given to you when you have shown to demonstrate one or more of the ICARE principles.
( I)ntegrity
(C)ommitment
(A)dvocacy
(R)espect
(E)xcellence
I have been awarded several of these nominations. These read as I have been an "awesome nursing assistant, very thoughtful and caring, great attitude and work ethics, committed to her job and takes care of her patients well."
Languages
sign language
Limited Working
Director Challenge Coin
The Directors challenge coin is mirrored after the military challenge coin to acknowledge above what was expected.
I have received this challenge coin after a patient wrote the director of the hospital on how well I was taking caring care of him during A troubled time for himself and family.
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Bay Pines VA Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Direct Care Staff Member
Suncoast New Options- Transitions
02.2021 - 01.2022
Direct Care Staff Member
Adult Care Housing
11.2019 - Current
Direct Care Staff Member
Endearment Group Home
04.2018 - 07.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Keiser University - algebra
Keiser University
High School Diploma -
Pinellas Park High School
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