Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Certification
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James Cantrell

Grants Pass

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at New Horizons, excelling in medication administration and health monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and well-being through effective meal preparation and compassionate support. Recognized for meticulous record keeping and a strong commitment to patient confidentiality, ensuring optimal care and safety.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

New Horizons
Grants Pass
03.2025 - Current
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping, and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Respected the rights of each client while maintaining the confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Royal Gardens Apartments
Grants Pass
08.2012 - 01.2022
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.

Education

Associate of Science - Fire Science

San Diego State University
San Diego, CA
06-1991

High School Diploma -

River City Highschool
West Sacramento, CA
06-1986

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Record keeping
  • Meal preparation
  • Patient care
  • Health monitoring
  • Nutritional assessment

Affiliations

  • Volunteer at Special Olympics of Southern Oregon.

Certification

  • CPR certification
  • Certified Nurse Assistant certification

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

New Horizons
03.2025 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Royal Gardens Apartments
08.2012 - 01.2022

Associate of Science - Fire Science

San Diego State University

High School Diploma -

River City Highschool