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Julie Yang

Anoka,MN

Summary

Dedicated professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Health Aide

Senior Home Health Care
08.2022 - Current
  • 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, 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.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.

CNA

Allina
10.2020 - 01.2022
  • 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.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
  • Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
  • Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

Program Manager

Scenic Hills Alternative Care
03.2017 - 05.2019

• Set appointments and rides for residents

• Transport and attend residents to and from appointments

• Create/manage menu, grocery shopping, and food preparation assistance

• Oversight of resident's health, well-being and daily activities

• Check in new medication cycle

• Attend mandatory meetings and trainings

• Attend residents yearly annual meetings

• Monthly rounding with doctors and nurses

• Collect samples of input and output

• Destroy medications/medication assistance, and order medical supplies

• Document handling: Filing, fax, and copying

• Set up interviews and terminations

• Effectively communicate with doctors, nurses, residents, families, and staff

• Payroll, and Pex- receipts

• Pack medications

• Establish and maintain staff schedules

• Coordinate all aspects of resident care under the supervision of the nursing team

• Oversees and provide work direction to direct staff(s)

• Ensure policy and procedures are followed by all staffs for accuracy

• Write daily reports

• Monitor house cleanliness and document/report any issues in need for repairs

• Inventory supplies

• Assist with admission(s) and discharges of a resident to/from the hospital

• Take phone calls after-hours from staff and on-call responsibilities every 3rd weekend.

• Computer skills; Microsoft word, Outlook, and Excel

Resident Assistant

Scenic Hills Alternative Care
02.2016 - 03.2017

• Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.

• Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.

• Changed bed linens, dumped trash and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.

• Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.

• Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.

• Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests. • Cooked planned meals

• Answers incoming calls

• Report any incidents

• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

• Administered medication as directed by physician.

• Mediated and conflicts to achieve peaceful and fair resolutions.

• Mentored and supervised groups of residents on on-site and off-site environments.

• Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.

• Supported personal needs of residents dealing with diverse conditions.

• Facilitated floor meetings to discuss concerns, review complaints and convey information about policy changes.

• Documentations of daily happenings

• Provided emotional support and counseling to residents coping with loss and created and developed bereavement groups.

Resident Assistant

Tealwood Management
11.2016 - 01.2017

• Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.

• Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.

• Changed bed linens, dumped trash and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.

• Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.

• Attended, participated and contributed to monthly staff meetings addressing resident needs.

• Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.

• Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

• Administered medications prescribed by the doctor

• Report any incidents to the nurse(s)

• Promptly answering call lights

• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

Universal Worker

Tealwood Management
08.2011 - 03.2015

• Administered medications as prescribed by the doctor

• Promptly answer call lights

• Report any incidents to nurse(s)

• Assist with any hygiene

• Assist with serving meals and clearing up tables

• Light housekeeping

  • Assisted with the onboarding of new staff members, serving as a knowledgeable resource and mentor in their initial training.
  • Completed thorough documentation of all provided care services while maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information.
  • Actively participated in team meetings discussing resident progress or areas needing improvement for more effective care delivery.

Education

Certificate - TMA

Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN
11-2024

Certificate - CNA

Anoka Technical College
Anoka, MN
06-2019

High School Diploma -

Westbrook Walnut Grove High
Westbrook, MN
05-2009

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Feeding Assistance
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • First aid and safety
  • Recording vital signs
  • Documentation
  • Medication Administration

Certification


  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Trained Medication Aide (TMA)

Languages

Hmong
Limited Working

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Senior Home Health Care
08.2022 - Current

CNA

Allina
10.2020 - 01.2022

Program Manager

Scenic Hills Alternative Care
03.2017 - 05.2019

Resident Assistant

Tealwood Management
11.2016 - 01.2017

Resident Assistant

Scenic Hills Alternative Care
02.2016 - 03.2017

Universal Worker

Tealwood Management
08.2011 - 03.2015


  • Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Trained Medication Aide (TMA)

Certificate - TMA

Anoka Technical College

Certificate - CNA

Anoka Technical College

High School Diploma -

Westbrook Walnut Grove High
Julie Yang