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JOET BATANDA

LANCASTER,CA

Summary

State-certified Nursing Assistant bringing senior-level experience in healthcare settings. Observant and reliable with good bedside manner and excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements in high-volume care facilities. Proficient in mobility and personal hygiene support. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Compassionate, possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills. Available 40 plus hours per week, weekends and evenings. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Caring healthcare aide with over 15 years providing in-home care. Detailed when reviewing instructions. Upbeat when entering patients' homes and throughout interactions for professional and personalized care services. Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant adept at bathing, grooming and feeding elderly and disabled patients.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wells Springs
05.2022 - Current
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for Covid patients who are on isolation
  • Followed covid isolation protocals.

Personal Caregiver

Tommy Hollenstein
01.2005 - 03.2022
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, drove client to grocery stores and helped with grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Client was quadraphlegic, wheel chair bound; helped with suprapubic catheter care, draining foley bag and replacement, helped client with bathing, feeding, transfers using hoyer lift.
  • Drove client to appointments in his special van.
  • Medication reminders.
  • Helped to walk, feed and bath client's dogs,
  • Transported client to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Entertained and conversed with client to keep him mentally alert. .
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Provided basic grooming and hygiene assistance to client.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Yellow Cab Driver

Yellow Cab Co
02.2015 - 03.2020
  • Maximized passenger satisfaction by keeping vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
  • Arrived on time to customer appointments.
  • Waited for passengers at designated high-volume locations such as airports and popular nightlife spots.
  • Upheld high standards of cleanliness, sanitation and service.
  • Drove special needs children to and from school three days a week .Waited and made sure the children were safely inside the classrooms or picked up from the drop areas by their parents before I drove off.

Driver

Aidah Varenchick
01.2001 - 05.2006
  • Engaged in polite conversation when appropriate to encourage client comfort.
  • Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
  • Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
  • Protected well-being of client by adjusting appropriately to changing environmental conditions like harsh weather and traffic.
  • Assisted client with entering and exiting vehicles safely and securely stowed baggage to minimize damage risk.
  • Retrieved wheelchairs and other mobility aids for cleint convenience and safety.
  • Escorted client to errands/appoinments and helped with activities of daily living.

Education

High School Diploma -

Mwiri High School
Jinja Uganda

Associate of Science - Hotel Management

Makerere University Nakawa Campus
Kampala Uganda

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant

Serenity School of Nursing
Woodland Hills, CA

Skills

  • Electronic Recordkeeping
  • Vital Signs Collection
  • Nutrition and Diet
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Output Monitoring and Reporting
  • Caregiver Relations
  • Linen Replacements
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Activities of Daily Living (ADL) Support
  • Observation Documentation
  • Needs Determination
  • Companionship and Emotional Support
  • Observing Responses
  • Preparing Meals
  • Responding to Emergencies
  • Promoting Healthy Habits
  • Documenting Behaviors
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Range of Motion Exercises
  • Respiratory Equipment Training
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • General Housekeeping Abilities
  • Transporting Patients
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Patient-Focused Care
  • Medication Assistance
  • Grooming and Bathing Assistance
  • Monitoring Fluids
  • Universal Precautions
  • Basic Life Support
  • Quality Patient Care
  • Bed Transfers
  • Patient Feeding
  • Assisted Living
  • Catheter Care
  • Wheelchair Assistance
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Empathy and Compassionate Care
  • Dietary Needs
  • Bathing and Dressing
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Managing Routines
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Room Cleaning and Restocking
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Documenting Activities
  • Intercultural Competence
  • CNA Certification
  • Patient Vital Taking
  • Memory Improvement
  • Blood Sugar Monitoring
  • Infection Prevention and Control
  • Consistent Follow Through
  • Calm Under Stress

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant

Walking

I make sure I walk at least 3 miles a day to stay fit and healthy.; walking is one of my passions.

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wells Springs
05.2022 - Current

Yellow Cab Driver

Yellow Cab Co
02.2015 - 03.2020

Personal Caregiver

Tommy Hollenstein
01.2005 - 03.2022

Driver

Aidah Varenchick
01.2001 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

Mwiri High School

Associate of Science - Hotel Management

Makerere University Nakawa Campus

No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant

Serenity School of Nursing

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