Hirit Ashagre
Portland,OR
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Grace Life group home
Oregon City, Oregon
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
CNA(certified Nursing Assistance)
Nursa Agency
Portland , Oregon
04.2023 - Current
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Caregiver
Serenity group Home
Portland
01.2021 - 04.2023
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
CNA(certified NNursing Assignment)
Sanford Hospital
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
12.2017 - 10.2020
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
CNA(certified Nursing Assistant )
Good Samaritan Village
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
Education
Certificate - CMA (Certified Medication Aide)
Caregiver Institute
Portland, OR04-2024
Certificate - Truck Driver
Jaffro Truck Driver School
Sioux Falls, SD09-2020
Certificate - CNA ( Certified Nersing Assistant )
National American University - Sioux Falls
Sioux Falls, SD05-2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - Clinical Nursing
Kea Med Nursing College
Addis Abeba, Ethiopia 11-2005
High School Diploma -
Gelawdiwos
Nazareth, Ethio06-1997
Skills
- Documentation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate client care
- Patient Companionship
- Basic Housekeeping
- ADL Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Progress Documentation
- Incident Reporting
- Behavioral Management
- Elderly Car
- Special Needs Care
- Problem-Solving
- Compassionate Care
- Dementia Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Direct Patient Care
- Relationship Building
- Emotional Support
- Dependable and Responsible
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Patient Management
- Patient Care
- Supportive Companionship
- Flexible Schedule
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Strong Ethics
- Housekeeping tasks
- Alzheimer's Care
- Client Education
- Patient Ambulation
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Progress Tracking
- Medical chart documentation
- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Infection Control
- PPE Usage
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Heavy Lifting
Timeline
Caregiver
Grace Life group home
02.2024 - Current
CNA(certified Nursing Assistance)
Nursa Agency
04.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Serenity group Home
01.2021 - 04.2023
CNA(certified NNursing Assignment)
Sanford Hospital
12.2017 - 10.2020
CNA(certified Nursing Assistant )
Good Samaritan Village
04.2015 - 11.2017
Certificate - CMA (Certified Medication Aide)
Caregiver Institute
Certificate - Truck Driver
Jaffro Truck Driver School
Certificate - CNA ( Certified Nersing Assistant )
National American University - Sioux Falls
Associate Degree in Nursing - Clinical Nursing
Kea Med Nursing College
High School Diploma -
Gelawdiwos