Hi, I’m
Evelyn
Nacogdoches,TX
Summary
Adept at compassionate caregiving and vital signs monitoring, I significantly enhanced patient well-being and satisfaction at Innovative Homes of Deep East Texas. My proactive approach and excellent communication skills fostered strong relationships with residents, families, and healthcare teams, driving a noticeable improvement in the quality of care and resident engagement.
Overview
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Innovative Homes of Deep East Texas
Residential Care Aide
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Monitored changes in resident''s health condition closely so that immediate intervention could be taken if required.
- Contributed to a positive living environment by maintaining cleanliness standards throughout the facility.
- Provided emotional support to residents and their families during times of transition or adjustment.
- Participated in ongoing staff development programs to enhance caregiving skills and stay current on best practices in residential care settings.
- Enhanced patient comfort through meticulous attention to personal hygiene and grooming needs.
- Reduced fall risks with careful observation, mobility assistance, and proper use of adaptive equipment.
- Facilitated communication between residents and their loved ones, providing updates on health status, activities, and other relevant information.
- Facilitated smooth communication between residents, family members, and healthcare professionals by serving as a liaison.
- Maintained detailed documentation of resident observations, behaviors, and progress toward goals.
- Supported mealtime routines by assisting residents with feeding, preparing modified diets as needed, and encouraging balanced nutrition intake.
- Promoted social interaction among residents through the organization of group activities and events.
- Ensured safety and well-being by conducting regular room checks, bed positioning, and vital sign monitoring.
- Implemented resident-centered care strategies to maximize satisfaction and maintain dignity throughout the caregiving process.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively through non-confrontational approaches such as redirection or de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Improved residents'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Assisted in medication administration, ensuring accuracy and adherence to physician instructions.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Alto High SchoolAlto, TX
05.1998
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Reliability and punctuality
- Safety awareness
- Dementia Care
- Meal Preparation
- Professional boundaries
- Substance abuse awareness
- Healthcare ethics
- Confidentiality adherence
- Family engagement
- Proactive Approach
- Cultural Sensitivity
- Developmental disabilities knowledge
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Patient Care
- Vital signs
- Basic Life Support
- Reliability
- Vital signs monitoring
- Excellent Communication
- CPR Certification
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Organizational Skills
- Team Collaboration
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Collecting vital signs
- Active Listening
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Decision-Making
- Activities of Daily Living ADL Support
- Calm Under Stress
- Heavy Lifting
- Supporting personal needs
- Catheter Care
- Relationship Building
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Care Quality
- Patient Observation
- Wound Care
- Patient relationship building
- Emotional Support
- Patient Assessments
- Client documentation
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding Assistance
- Team building
- Family Communication
- Patient Positioning
- Emotional and Social Support
- Task Prioritization
- Specimen Collection
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Personal Care Aide
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Responding to emergencies
- Blood Sugar Monitoring
- Self Motivation
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- CPR/AED
- Interpersonal Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Oral Hygiene
- Care Monitoring
- Bedsore Prevention
- Goal Setting
- Companionship and emotional support
- Professionalism
- Transporting patients
- First Aid Certification
- Patient Safety Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Light Housekeeping
- Behavior redirection
- Inpatient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Time management abilities
- Continuous Improvement
Timeline
Residential Care Aide
Innovative Homes of Deep East Texas
01.2019 - Current
Alto High School
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