Geraldine McGue
Hanson,MA
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Certified Nursing Assistant with valid CNA certification and senior care experience. Interacts with patients to provide comfort and transportation, monitor vital signs and assist with daily living needs. Communicates well, understands dynamics of dealing with age and illness and brings resources, solutions and comfort to elderly population.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health CNA
Karen Van Loon
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Offered transportation to and from appointments, shopping and other activities to help patient stay social, active and maintain access to essential items and services.
- Performed ambulation and exercise and completed household services to help patient maintain routine and lifestyle in familiar home environment.
- Worked collaboratively, functioned as effective member and encouraged and supported fellow team members to reach common goals.
- Checked vital signs and administered prescription medication under guidance and supervision of skilled nursing staff to facilitate basic health care services.
- 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.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
Home Health Aide
Dennis Halloran
09.2020 - 09.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
Family Nanny
Michelle Ricupero
09.2016 - 09.2021
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Established lasting, professional connections with families and children by encouraging open communication and delivering positive feedback.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Communicated with children at age-appropriate levels to encourage understanding and foster relationships.
- Monitored schedules to maintain sleeping, eating, and school schedules for children.
- Facilitated relationships with children and parents by developing caring and structured home environments.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor, and cognitive skills.
- Worked with children to enforce safe living habits such as asking for help, crossing street safely and avoiding contact with unsafe objects.
- Organized different types of activities to enhance physical and intellectual development.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Taught children everyday skills and language.
- Prepared tasty, healthy meals for children to encourage good eating habits.
- Involved children in caring for household pets and chores.
- Drove children to dance, cheer, and sports practices.
- Studied and took notes from parents about food allergies to understand ingredients and requirements to keep children safe.
- Assisted with housework such as laundry and cooking.
- Implemented daily routine to maintain structure and stability
- Transported children safely to school, activities and appointments on time.
- Enforced rules and managed behavior through developmentally appropriate discipline.
- Kept children's areas neat and clean.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
SpEd Paraprofessional
Rockland Public Schools
09.2014 - 09.2016
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Interacted physically and verbally with students throughout each day.
- Offered student support through special accommodations, extra assistance, and assessments.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
- Supported teacher in development of individual learning strategies.
- Collaborated with teacher to create customized classroom environment integral to students' needs.
- Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
- Oversaw class of students in absence of instructor.
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery.
- Established professional relationships with parents and other teachers to increase rapport and support.
- Alerted instructor to student behavior or issues requiring intervention.
Home Daycare Owner
Myself
09.1997 - 09.2014
- Maintained accurate accounting of tuition and operating reports.
- Handled daily administrative tasks efficiently to minimize time away from children.
- Implemented daily routines and activities to stimulate and engage children.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Maintained group discipline through positive reinforcement, behavior modeling and collaboration with parents.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Responded to inquiries from parents and guardians.
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.
- Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
- Dispensed snacks and meals to children in accordance with nutritional guidelines.
- Documented children's growth and development.
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Read stories, sang songs and facilitated creative play.
- Created safe and engaging learning environment for groups of diverse children with various learning styles.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
- Created and implemented activities to promote language development.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.*
- Developed and operated within annual operational budget of $90,000.*
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Quincy College
Quincy, MA06.1987
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Quincy College
Quincy, MA06.1983
Skills
- Condition Monitoring
- Documenting Behaviors
- Indirect Patient Care
- Mobility Assistance
- Care Plan Implementation
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient-Focused Care
- Quality Assurance
- Patient Relations
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Light Housekeeping
- Valid [MA] Driver's License
- Reliable Transportation
- Adaptable
- Patient Relationship Building
- Compassionate Caregiver
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Trustworthy Companion
- Reliable Team Player
- Preparing Meals
- Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
- Maintaining Privacy
- Compassionate
- Transporting Patients
Timeline
Home Health CNA
Karen Van Loon
09.2021 - 10.2023
Home Health Aide
Dennis Halloran
09.2020 - 09.2021
Family Nanny
Michelle Ricupero
09.2016 - 09.2021
SpEd Paraprofessional
Rockland Public Schools
09.2014 - 09.2016
Home Daycare Owner
Myself
09.1997 - 09.2014
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Quincy College
Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education
Quincy College
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