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Work History
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Jean Faiferlick

Bondurant,IA

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Unity Point Methodist Hospital
Des Moines, IA
06.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
  • Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
  • Fostered strong relationships with colleagues, contributing to a collaborative work environment that prioritized teamwork among staff members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
  • Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
  • Reduced stress for patients and families through effective communication and empathetic support.
  • Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Assisted nursing staff with medical procedures to support patient care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, easing their stress and anxiety during hospital stays.

Patient Transporter

Unity Point Health Methodist
Des Moines, IA
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
  • Assisted in training new Patient Transporters on proper techniques, protocols, and company policies, ensuring consistent high-quality care throughout the team.
  • Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
  • Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
  • Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
  • Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
  • Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and timely transportation.

Elderly Caregiver

Self
Bondurant , IA
11.2018 - 11.2021

I cared for my Father-in-Law who had Parkinson plus until he passed November of 2019. I was able to honor his wishes of keeping him out of a nursing home and with us at our home until his last 22 hours on this earth. I also cared for my Mother-in-Law who has Alzheimer's until this November as she needs more care than I can provide for her in the home setting.

I took care of all their need like: meals, activities, changing them, bathing, taking them to the restroom and cleaning them when needed. Took blood pressures with an automatic cuff. Took glucose reading and gave meds.

  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
  • Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
  • Observed health status of clients to report changes and unusual occurrences to appropriate medical personnel.
  • Supported seniors during nighttime hours by providing assistance and comfort, ensuring a restful night''s sleep.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Implemented cognitive stimulation techniques like puzzles or memory games helping slow down cognitive decline in senior clients.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.

Cabinet Builder

Performance Display & Millwork
Grimes, IA
09.2017 - 01.2019
  • Installed hardware such as drawer pulls, hinges and handles.
  • Developed and retained excellent tool and machinery skill to produce consistent, top-quality work.
  • Performed final touch-ups with sandpaper or steel wool.
  • Reinforced joints with nails or other fasteners to prepare articles for finishing.
  • Studied project plans and blueprints to determine required materials and specifications, plan projects and coordinated necessary supplies.
  • Adjusted workflow and materials to meet production deadlines, coordinating additional resources to meet challenging timelines.
  • Maintained proper fit and appearance of cabinets and countertops to fit into desired installation area.
  • Blueprint design understanding

Loader and Unloader/ Sorter

UPS
DesMoines, IA
12.2010 - 05.2017
  • Lifted and slid packages weighing up to 70 pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
  • Operated power jacks and forklifts to maneuver products onto load trailers and trucks.
  • Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
  • sorted small packaged and loaded them into a small bag for delivery to proper destination.
  • loaded semi trucks and unloaded them for sorting

Assistant Daycare Provider

Birds Nest Daycare
DesMoines, IA
01.1995 - 12.2010
  • Modeled appropriate activities and positive behavior management.
  • Documented and reported behavior issues or accidents to parents, minimizing future problems.
  • Complied with strict safety and organizational regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Assisted children with regular handwashing and wiped down hard surfaces often to minimize germ spread.
  • Helped children put on coats, gloves and other cold-weather items in preparation for outdoor activities.
  • Updated records of contact, medical and progress information.
  • Assisted older children with homework assignments, providing support and mentoring.
  • Prepared group activities to enhance socialization, communication and problem-solving skills for children.
  • Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
  • Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills.

Education

Certificate of Technical Studies - CNA

Signature Healthcare, Waukee, IA
06-2024
  • Relevant Coursework: 75 Hour CNA

High School Diploma -

North High School, Des Moines, IA
01.2000

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Food Preparation
  • Medication Administration
  • Cleaning
  • Meal Preparation
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Bathing

Timeline

Patient Care Technician - Unity Point Methodist Hospital
06.2024 - Current
Patient Transporter - Unity Point Health Methodist
08.2022 - 06.2024
Elderly Caregiver - Self
11.2018 - 11.2021
Cabinet Builder - Performance Display & Millwork
09.2017 - 01.2019
Loader and Unloader/ Sorter - UPS
12.2010 - 05.2017
Assistant Daycare Provider - Birds Nest Daycare
01.1995 - 12.2010
Signature Healthcare - Certificate of Technical Studies, CNA
North High School - High School Diploma,