JOYCE DEMOS
Crystal,MI
Summary
Energetic Healthcare professional dedicated to providing top-quality, patient-centered care. Highly skilled in addressing acute and chronic conditions. Resourceful navigation of complex healthcare environments to optimize patient care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide/Hospice Aide
Interim healthcare of West Michigan
Grand Rapids, Michigan
08.2022 - Current
- Assist the client with ADLs, meal preparation, doctors
- Appoint, light housekeeping, dementia care, hospice care, med reminder and Administration, and life enrichment.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
- Instructed family members regarding proper home care techniques and infection control procedures.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital- Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Assist the RN in patient care and complete the assignments and report to the RN
- Assist patient with ADL’s
- Answer call lights promptly and inform patient’s question or problems that needs RN attention
- Perform treatments and procedures as directed by RN (ambulation, warm packs, TED hose, restrains and IV removal etc.) Take vitals, performs, empty and measure drainage tubes and bags as directed by RN
- Notify RN of significant changes in the patient's condition
- Record nutritional intake and record intake and output
- Make regular patient rounds
- Assists the RN in admission and admission, discharge, and transfer of patient
- Collecting information (vital signs) as needed, depending on time of admission
- Assist patient in preparing for discharge
- Dressing, packing, accompanying discharged patient to vehicle
- Report significant unusual findings (vital signs) to RN
- Follow standards of safety and infection control when caring for patients
- Maintain positive attitude towards co-workers, patients, and their family.
Night shift lead nursing assistant
Country Friends Assisted Living
Sumner, Mi
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Training new hired care givers
- Pass medications, follow up, Paperwork on region 7, build teamwork and resident care.
Nursing assistant in GIGU floor
Spectrum Health
Grand Rapids, MI
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Assist the RN in patient care and complete the assignments and report to the RN
- Assist patient with ADL’s
- Answer call lights promptly and inform patient’s question or problems that need RN attention
- Perform treatments and procedures as directed by RN (ambulation, warm packs, TED hose, restrains and IV removal etc.) Take vitals, performs, empty and measure drainage tubes and bags as directed by RN
- Notify RN of significant changes in the patient's condition
- Record nutritional intake and record intake and output
- Make regular patient rounds
- Assists the RN in admission and admission, discharge, and transfer of patient
- Collecting information (vital signs) as needed, depending on time of admission
- Assist patient in preparing for discharge: dressing, packing, accompanying discharged patient to vehicle
- Report significant unusual findings (vital signs) to RN
- Follow standards of safety and infection control when caring for patients
- Maintain positive attitude towards co-workers, patients, and their family.
Residential Instructor
Hope Network West Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI
01.1999 - 01.2009
- Worked as residential Instructor for the developmentally disabled adults at Mercy Respite, willow lodge, and Cedar Lodge
- I was one of the first staff worked in the day program at Willow Lodge when the program was first established
- Job description: -provided care and supervision to the residents
- Assisted In coordinating individual schedules and implement clinical treatment Plans—ROM, ADLs, medical treatments and recreation.
Assembly Line Worker
Electrolux
Greenville, MI
01.2002 - 01.2004
- Worked on the assembly line - assembled ice-makers on the side-by-side refrigerator doors.
Residential Instructor
Spectrum Community Services
Grand Rapids, MI
01.1999 - 01.2000
- Provided care and supervision to the residents
- Assisted In coordinating individual schedules and implement clinical treatment Plans—ROM, ADLs, medical treatments, and recreation.
HHA
ComForCare Home Care
Stanton, MI
01.2014
- Assist the client with ADLs, meal preparation, doctors
- Appoint, light housekeeping, dementia care, hospice care, med reminders.
Education
Bachelors in nursing -
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2015
Associate in liberal studies -
MONTCALM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2008
Certificate in CENA -
MONTCALM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
01.2007
CMH training for the Developmental Disabled population -
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
01.1999
Diploma in Integrated Education of the Disabled -
DIVINE LIGHT SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
01.1992
Completed High School -
Seventh-day Adventist High School
01.1987
Skills
- Motivated
- Team Player
- Ability to work independently
- Critical Thinker
- Time Management
- Interpersonal Collaboration
- Communication
- Organized
- Detail Oriented
- Computer Literate
- Flexible
- Responsible
- Dependable
- Behavioral Management
- Patient transportation
- Progress Documentation
- Client documentation
- Interpersonal Communication
- First aid and safety
- Quality program protocols
- Client safety and first aid
- Compassionate client care
- Feeding Assistance
- Documentation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Ambulation Assistance
- Medical Charting
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Care Plan Adherence
- ADL support
- Mobility support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Behavior redirection
Personal Information
Title: A suitable position in clinical support
Timeline
Home Health Aide/Hospice Aide
Interim healthcare of West Michigan
08.2022 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Select Specialty Hospital- Spectrum Health
01.2018 - 01.2020
Night shift lead nursing assistant
Country Friends Assisted Living
01.2014 - 01.2018
HHA
ComForCare Home Care
01.2014
Nursing assistant in GIGU floor
Spectrum Health
01.2012 - 01.2014
Assembly Line Worker
Electrolux
01.2002 - 01.2004
Residential Instructor
Hope Network West Michigan
01.1999 - 01.2009
Residential Instructor
Spectrum Community Services
01.1999 - 01.2000
Bachelors in nursing -
FERRIS STATE UNIVERSITY
Associate in liberal studies -
MONTCALM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Certificate in CENA -
MONTCALM COMMUNITY COLLEGE
CMH training for the Developmental Disabled population -
COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH
Diploma in Integrated Education of the Disabled -
DIVINE LIGHT SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND
Completed High School -
Seventh-day Adventist High School
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