Joann Claver
Golden Dreams Home Care
Moline
1
Certification
15
years of professional experience
Dedicated CNA with over 15 years of experience providing compassionate patient care and monitoring vital signs. Known for strong time management and problem-solving skills, ensuring high-quality support in assisted living and home health settings.
Work History
CNA
15 Years 2 Months- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop personalized care plans for residents.
- Trained new staff on proper caregiving techniques and safety protocols.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
Home Health Aide
15 Years 2 Months- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, enhancing daily living activities and overall well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility and physical exercises, promoting independence and strength.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in health status to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
Education
Cna - How To Care For Older Adults
Skills
Time management
Patient care
Vital signs monitoring
Compassion and empathy
Bathing assistance
Dressing assistance
End-of-life care
Patient transfers
Medication administration
Problem-solving
Multitasking and organization
Health monitoring
Lifting and transferring
Infection control practices
Medication assistance
Toileting assistance
Patient hygiene assistance
Reliable team player
Recording vital signs
Safety precautions
Collecting vital signs
Bedside manner
Compassionate
Patient lifting
Patient-focused care
Compassionate caregiver
Direct patient care
Mobility assistance
Light housekeeping
Accomplishments
provide the best care and to make family and older adults happy
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Bickford Assisted Living
06.2011 - CurrentRead More
Home Health Aide
Golden Dreams Home Care
06.2011 - CurrentRead More
Black Hawk College
Cna from How To Care For Older Adults
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