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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Johanna Alfaro

Bethel,CT

Summary

Certified Nursing Assistant, offering 20 years of experience in healthcare environments. Promotes superior time-management skills, compassionate bedside manner and astute observational ability. Knowledgeable about mobility assistance and patient hygiene needs.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA

keystone Place at wooster Heights
Danbury, CT
05.2022 - Current
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

CNA

Hancock Hall/Filosa
Danbury, CT
12.2014 - 12.2022
  • Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
  • Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
  • Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
  • Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
  • Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.

CNAT

The Greens At Cannondale
Wilton, CT
02.2013 - 11.2015
  • Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
  • Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
  • Transported residents within the facility as needed.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.

Home Health CNA

RVNAhealth
Ridgefield, CT
01.2013 - 12.2013
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled individuals in their home environment.
  • Observed changes in condition or behavior of the patient and reported it to the supervisor or case manager immediately.
  • Maintained accurate records of services rendered to each patient.
  • Cleaned equipment used by patients after use according to standard procedures.
  • Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Liceo San Bernardo
Bogota Colombia
11-1997

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Patient Care
  • Patient Lifting
  • Care plan implementation
  • Collecting specimens
  • Infection control procedures
  • Safety Precautions
  • Ambulation Assistance

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Professional
Portuguese
Limited

Certification

  • CPR Certification
  • Trained in usage of lifting equipment for patients.(Hoyer lift, Sliding boards, Sarita patient lift)

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

CNA

keystone Place at wooster Heights
05.2022 - Current

CNA

Hancock Hall/Filosa
12.2014 - 12.2022

CNAT

The Greens At Cannondale
02.2013 - 11.2015

Home Health CNA

RVNAhealth
01.2013 - 12.2013

High School Diploma -

Liceo San Bernardo
Johanna Alfaro