Emma Larsen
Scituate,MA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA - MEMORY CARE
Life Care Center of the south shore
Scituate, MA
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Assist residents with ADL's (bathing, dressing, toileting, meals, etc.)
- Dementia training – completed required 8-hour dementia course and received additional training/education (Person-centered Dementia care, Habilitation Programming)
- Providing a safe environment: get report from nurse prior to starting shift and note any changes in care plans, ensure resident needs are being met per their care plan, document and report any concerns/changes in status to the nurse; check on residents regularly/frequently
- Redirecting residents as needed throughout the day and keeping them engaged - encourage residents to participate in activities that they enjoy; be present – sit and talk with the residents, assist with activities, listen to music they enjoy, etc.
NURSING ASSISTANT – MED/SURG
South Shore Hospital – PRATT 4 South
Weymouth, MA
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Take report from overnight NA and from RNs assigned to my patients and give report to next shift
- NA skills: Check blood sugars using glucometer, take vitals, placing telemetry leads, take EKGs, use bladder scanner, chart using Epic, time management, post-mortem care, know how to safely transfer patients using hoyer, sit-to-stand, slide board, etc.
- Assist patients/respond to call lights throughout shift: ADLs, repositioning, provide snacks and hydration, show compassion and patience
- Assist RNs with procedures when necessary
CNA - MEMORY CARE
The Cordwainer
Norwell, MA
09.2023 - 11.2023
- Work and communicate well with nursing staff: get assignment and report from nurse prior to starting shift and note any changes in care plans, ensure resident needs are being met per their care plan, report any concerns/changes in status
- Assist residents with ADL’s: bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, etc.
- Assisting residents during meal time: help escort residents to and from dining room, plate/serve meals, be familiar with resident dietary needs and preferences, clear and set tables between meals, provide snacks and hydration between meals as needed
- Get to know residents well: learn likes/dislikes and learn about their backgrounds, treat each resident as an individual
- Participating in activities with residents such as art projects, daily exercise, dance classes, and trivia
- Providing a safe environment: check on residents regularly/frequently to reduce risk of falls, etc., watch out for and manage exit-seeking behavior
CNA/RSA
Atria Senior Living
Falmouth, MA
10.2022 - 06.2023
- I worked primarily on the memory care floor, but was familiar with the residents on other floors as well and able to float as needed
- Assist residents with ADL’s (bathing, dressing, toileting, ambulation, etc.)
- Assisting residents and coworkers during meal time - As part of the memory care team, I helped escort residents to and from the dining room, plated/served meals, and helped to wash dishes and clean the dining room after meals. I always tried to make meals a positive and engaging part of the day.
- Redirecting, listening to, and comforting residents as needed throughout the day and helping to manage challenging behaviors appropriately and with compassion
- Participating in activities with residents such as sing-a-long, art projects, bingo, and seated exercises.
- Providing a safe environment - Check on residents regularly/frequently to reduce risk of falls, exit-seeking, etc.
CNA
Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Abington, MA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Assist residents with ADL’s (bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, etc.)
- Work with nursing staff and therapy staff to ensure residents’ individual care plans are followed correctly and updated as needed
- Monitor residents closely and record their activity throughout the day (i.e., positioning, intake & output, changes in condition or ability to perform ADLs, behavior, etc.)
- Transfer residents safely per guidelines listed in their care plan
- Provide a safe and supportive environment by answering call lights promptly, building trust, and taking time to connect with residents and their families
CAREGIVER
Home Instead of Pembroke
Pembroke, MA
02.2021 - 10.2021
- Meal prep and housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Personal care - bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.
- Assist with transfers
- Provide transportation for the client
CAREGIVER
Home Instead of Norwell
Norwell, MA
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Meal prep and housekeeping
- Medication reminders
- Personal care - bathing, toileting, dressing, etc.
- Assist with transfers
- Provide companionship and ensure client safety
CAREGIVER/QMAP
Golden West Senior Living
Boulder, CO
09.2018 - 12.2019
- Administer medications as stated in Medication Administration Record (scheduled and PRN) and reorder medications as needed
- Personal care - bathing and dressing
- Monitor residents and report any changes in behavior, health, etc.
- Assist residents during meals
- Laundry & linen changes
- Encourage residents to participate in activities
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Quincy College
Quincy, MASkills
- Personal care (ADL's)
- Memory care
- End-of-life care
- Assist with meals and feeding
- Patient repositioning (Lifting/transferring, ambulation assistance, turning in bed) - to support/maintain functional mobility and maintain range of motion, prevent skin breakdown, etc
- Medication reminders/administration (previously QMAP certified in Colorado, experience providing med reminders to home health clients)
- Basic life support (completed BLS training)
- Obtain/document vitals and blood sugar
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
- BLS training/certification
Timeline
CNA - MEMORY CARE
Life Care Center of the south shore
09.2024 - 10.2025
NURSING ASSISTANT – MED/SURG
South Shore Hospital – PRATT 4 South
01.2024 - 05.2024
CNA - MEMORY CARE
The Cordwainer
09.2023 - 11.2023
CNA/RSA
Atria Senior Living
10.2022 - 06.2023
CNA
Colony Center for Health and Rehabilitation
10.2021 - 07.2022
CAREGIVER
Home Instead of Pembroke
02.2021 - 10.2021
CAREGIVER
Home Instead of Norwell
01.2020 - 08.2020
CAREGIVER/QMAP
Golden West Senior Living
09.2018 - 12.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Quincy College