FRIDA TAKEM
Springfield,MA
Summary
I’ve been a Direct Care Worker for over 6+ years of experience caring for Elderly and disabled patients. I’m also a CNA for over 4+ years. My proudest achievements has been building strong, trusting relationships with my patients while maintaining high standards of care. I am dedicated, punctual, and compassionate towards patient care. I have worked in different settings like Group homes, Nursing homes, Individuals homes and hospital settings.
I took initiative to streamline some daily routines, like organizing patient hygiene schedules more efficiently, which improved both patient satisfaction and staff workflow.
One moment that stands out is when I noticed early signs of a UTI in a non-verbal patient. I immediately reported it, and the patient received timely treatment, preventing a potential hospitalization. Situations like that remind me how crucial our role is in observing and advocating for patient.
I’m committed in creating a supportive and safe environment for patients to thrive. I work good as a Team with coworkers, patients and families. My patients are my Priority.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
06.2024 - Current
- Conducted personal care tasks encompassing bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to maintain patient dignity.
- Enhanced patient comfort and wellbeing by aiding in daily activities.
- Evaluated patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Disposed of waste properly to uphold safety standards.
- 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.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Massachusetts Hospital
West Springfield, MA
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Direct Care Worker/ Certified Nurse Assistant
Custom Healthcare Solutions
New York, NY
03.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Educated patients on self-care practices with the goal of increasing independence levels where appropriate.
- Utilized adaptive equipment to support patients in achieving their highest level of functioning and independence.
- Ensured clean and comfortable living environments through diligent housekeeping duties catered towards individual preferences whenever possible.
- Reduced instances of patient injury through vigilant monitoring and timely intervention in high-risk situations.
- Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
- Provided excellent patient care, which resulted in a decrease in hospital readmissions.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or changes to nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Supported needs of 5+ residents under long-term care.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Collaborated closely with other direct care workers in coordinating seamless shift transitions pertaining to ongoing care requirements.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
LIVESTRONG
Springfield, MA, USA
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Providing care to patient and assisting with ADL's, maintaining a high level of respect
- Providing quality care for patients in long term care
- Repositioning patients
- Cooking and cleaning
- Implementation of infection control measures, ensuring a clean environment
- Care provided to dependent residents
- Working in a group home
- Working in a Nursing home
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Educated family members on caregiving techniques to better support their loved ones at home after discharge from the facility.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention, empowering individuals to take charge of their health.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Pioneer valley
Springfield, MA, USA
07.2020 - 02.2024
- Assist residents each shift with ADL's I.e Eating,Dressing,Toileting,Bathing,Shaving,Walking and transfer patient
- Provide social and emotional support
- Established rapport with residents, families and coworkers
- Sanitized equipment and rooms
- Monitored, recorded and reported any physical, emotional and mental changes
- Ensured comfort and dignity for patients in their final stages.
- Monitored and recorded Vital signs
- Care to fully dependent patient
Education
Certified nursing assistant -
Excel Nursing center
Springfield, MA05.2024
Skills
- Feeding patients
- Communication skills
- Patient care
- Catheter care
- Safety plans
- Infection control
- Caregiving
- Laundry
- Adaptability
- Time management
- Indirect care
- Flexibility
- Direct care
- Patience
- Critical Care Experience
- Hospice care
- Meal Preparation
- Home care
- Vital signs
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Compassionate
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Trustworthy companion
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Specimen collection
- Light housekeeping
- Condition monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Preparing meals
- Activity planning
- Outpatient care
- Meal planning
- Chronic disease management
- Toileting assistance
- Documentation expert
- Vital sign recording
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
Certification
- CNA, 07/01/24, Present
- First Aid Certification, 05/01/24, 07/31/26
- CPR Certification, 05/01/24, 07/31/26
- AED Certification, 05/01/24, 05/31/26
- Basic life Support Certification, 6/24/25, 6/30/27
- LGBTQ Certification, 2/21/25
- BSC Linguistics 10/7/16
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Western Massachusetts Hospital
07.2025 - 08.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
06.2024 - Current
Direct Care Worker/ Certified Nurse Assistant
Custom Healthcare Solutions
03.2024 - 07.2025
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
LIVESTRONG
06.2023 - 02.2025
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Pioneer valley
07.2020 - 02.2024
Certified nursing assistant -
Excel Nursing center