Juanita Lingwall
Minneapolis,USA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with over 14 years of hands-on experience in long-term care, memory care, and home health settings. Skilled in assisting with activities of daily living (ADL's), monitoring vital signs, supporting residents with dementia and Alzheimer's, and maintaining patient dignity and safety. Known for strong team work, reliability, and providing high-quality, resident centered care.
MN CNA certified
CPR & First Aid Certified
Authorized to work in the U.S
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Health Max MN
Minneapolis, MN
03.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate personal care to clients, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient care and progress notes.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Conducted regular assessments to identify client needs and adjust care accordingly.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
Resident Assistant
Shilom menorah plaza
Saint Louis Park, MN, US
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, including personal care, mobility support and medication administration.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents, fostering a positive and caring community.
- Monitored residents well-being and reported any health or safety concerns to nursing staff.
- Maintained accurate records of resident care and followed facility protocols to ensure high-quality cares.
PCA/Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
Golden Valley, MN, US
07.2022 - 02.2023
- Assist clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming task.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Followed clients care plans
Resident Assistant
Ultimate Home Care
Spring Lake Park, MN, US
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Assist residents with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming and feeding.
- Provide behavioral /emotional support and supervision for those with Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Engage residents with games, crafts, music and other activities
- Hoyer lifting and transferring
- All daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life
Resident Assistant
New Perspective Senior Living
Roseville, MN, US
02.2017 - 12.2019
- Monitored vital signs regularly, quickly identifying any changes requiring medical intervention or adjustments to care plans.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting positions, bed rails, and equipment.
- Trained new Resident Assistants in best practices and facility protocols, promoting teamwork and continuity care across staff members.
- Maintained a clean, organized living space for each resident.
- Increased resident independence by aiding with mobility exercises and daily activities.
- Delivered exceptional care to residents with diverse needs, ranging from dementia and Alzheimer's patients to those requiring physical rehabilitation support.
Education
High school or equivalent -
Thomas Edison Highschool
Minneapolis, MN06.2010
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Infection control
- Cultural sensitivity
- Daily living assistance
- Safety awareness
- Medication reminders
Certification
- CNA, 2025-11-01, 2027-11-30
- BLS Certification, 2024-07-01, 2026-07-31
- CPR Certification
- Basic First Aid certificate, Any valid issuer for CA
Languages
English
Personal Information
- Title: Resident Assistant
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
PCA
Health Max MN
03.2025 - Current
Resident Assistant
Shilom menorah plaza
03.2023 - 01.2025
PCA/Caregiver
SYNERGY HomeCare
07.2022 - 02.2023
Resident Assistant
Ultimate Home Care
01.2020 - 08.2022
Resident Assistant
New Perspective Senior Living
02.2017 - 12.2019
High school or equivalent -
Thomas Edison Highschool