Compassionate Social Work and Criminal Justice major with a background in Caregiving and Elder Care with required certifications. Skilled in building rapport with clients and assisting patients with dementia in completing tasks of daily living. Maintaining high professionalism with adherence to HIPPA requirements and maintaining high quality of care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Med Tech/ Caregiver
Park Place Assisted Living
08.2021 - Current
Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
Worked on graveyard, swing and morning shifts as a caregiver and a med tech.
Ensured that charting for changes in care and declines in health were properly completed and that nursing and physician if required were properly notified.
Met Tech/ Caregiver
Heritage Assisted Living Facility
11.2020 - 08.2021
Measured patient vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate, and temperature to record information on patients' charts.
Interacted with patients and families while demonstrating high standards of performance, teamwork, and compassion.
Administered medications and performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Performed patient service duties by communicating directly with patients, answering questions, and assisting with concerns.
Maintained patient records and reports to enable tracking history and provide accurate and up-to-date information for physicians and other medical staff.
Followed appropriate disinfecting procedures to sterilize medical equipment.
Implemented infection control practices in handling specimens and equipment to provide protection and comply with health and safety protocols.
Assisted patients with maintaining high quality of daily living activities including all medications routes that Med Tech certification allows.
Caregiver
Park Place Assisted Living
04.2020 - 10.2020
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Dishwasher/ Kitchen Aide
Park Place Assisted Living
08.2018 - 04.2020
Operated standard kitchen equipment with focus on safety and sanitation.
Cleaned and organized kitchen stations to promote team efficiency.
Helped chefs prepare meals for residents.
Prepared dishes for daily meals.
Food safety and preparation training.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Criminal Justice
Northwest Nazarene University
Nampa, ID
05.2024
High School Diploma -
Vallivue High School
Caldwell, ID
05.2020
Skills
Patient Care Documentation
Patient Interaction
Patient Vital Taking
Medication Administration
Patient Rapport
Documentation Management
Medical Records Management
Direct Patient Care
CPR/ First Aide Certification
Patient Monitoring
HIPAA Regulations
Wound Care
Certification
Medication Technician License - 2020- current
CPR/ First Aide training - 2021-current
Timeline
Med Tech/ Caregiver
Park Place Assisted Living
08.2021 - Current
Met Tech/ Caregiver
Heritage Assisted Living Facility
11.2020 - 08.2021
Caregiver
Park Place Assisted Living
04.2020 - 10.2020
Dishwasher/ Kitchen Aide
Park Place Assisted Living
08.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Social Work And Criminal Justice
Northwest Nazarene University
High School Diploma -
Vallivue High School
Medication Technician License - 2020- current
CPR/ First Aide training - 2021-current
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