Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medtech/Caregiver
Waterhouse Ridge Memory Care
Beaverton, OR
07.2023 - Current
Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
Beaverton, OR
08.2017 - 06.2023
Monitored patient's vital signs during dialysis treatments, adjusting the rate of fluid removal as necessary.
Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
Assisted in training technicians, medical students or other staff members.
Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
Evaluated access sites for infection or other complications prior to initiating treatment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Glencoe High School
Hillsboro, OR
06-2017
Currently Enrolled - Nursing
Portland Community College
Portland, OR
Skills
Behavioral Management
Mobility Assistance
HIPAA Compliance
Patient Companionship
Documentation
ADL Assistance
Compassionate Client Care
Incident Reporting
First Aid and Safety
Daily Living Assistance
Certification
CCHT
BLS
Food Handlers
Timeline
Medtech/Caregiver
Waterhouse Ridge Memory Care
07.2023 - Current
Dialysis Technician
Fresenius Medical Care Holdings Inc.
08.2017 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Glencoe High School
Currently Enrolled - Nursing
Portland Community College
CCHT
BLS
Food Handlers
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