Jerri Rico
Siloam Springs,AR
Summary
I really like helping people. It's very rewarding to me
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Superior Senior Care
Springdale, AR
03.2016 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with family members about client needs and progress.
- Documented daily care activities and changes in client conditions accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive care plans were followed.
- Enhanced client mobility through physical assistance and mobility aids usage.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- 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.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on the availability of family members or other caregivers.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients to medical appointments and errands.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Sourced entertainment options for clients to enhance their daily activities and enjoyment.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
CNA
Butterfield village
Fayetteville, AR
04.2014 - 03.2016
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and well-being.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Communicated effectively with residents and families regarding care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement personalized care strategies.
- Trained new staff on caregiving best practices and facility protocols.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- 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.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Recorded food intake and output as instructed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain an optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on a frequent basis.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Worked on Alzheimer's and Dementia unit
Education
Medical Office - Health Information Technology
Highplains Technology Center
Woodeard, Ok 06.2000 - 05.2001
Mingo Job Corp
Puxico, MOSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Vital sign assessment
- Patient assessments
- Care planning
- Home care training
- Medication coordination
- Infection control practices
- Documentation accuracy
- Health care collaboration
- Time management
- Team coordination
- Multitasking and organization
- Complex Problem-solving
- Problem solving
- Client communication
- Emotional support
- Compassionate communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Medical office
- Brain Bench
- Excel
Timeline
Caregiver
Superior Senior Care
03.2016 - Current
CNA
Butterfield village
04.2014 - 03.2016
Medical Office - Health Information Technology
Highplains Technology Center
06.2000 - 05.2001
Mingo Job Corp