Grace Clark
Swartz Creek
Summary
Compassionate and reliable professional with experience in elderly care and clinical documentation. Known for effective medication administration and patient support, ready to leverage expertise in enhancing overall patient well-being.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Aide
Swank Home Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Resident Assistant
Springvale Assisted Living
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
Education
High School Diploma - Nursing (BSN)
University of Michigan Flint
Flint, MI12-2027
High School Diploma -
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center
Swartz Creek, MI06-2021
Skills
- Adaptive equipment use
- Dementia care
- Bedside manner
- Toileting assistance
- Patient assistance
- Physical assistance
- Meal preparation
- Client confidentiality
- Elderly care
- Fall prevention
- Behavioral management
- Housekeeping duties
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene support
- Emotional support
- Disability awareness
- Medication administration
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
Resident Aide
Swank Home Assisted Living
08.2022 - Current
Resident Assistant
Springvale Assisted Living
08.2020 - 01.2021
High School Diploma - Nursing (BSN)
University of Michigan Flint
High School Diploma -
Swartz Creek Virtual Learning Center