Katey McTaggart
Gaamha
Westminster,MA
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at The Highlands, skilled in patient care and vital sign monitoring. Recognized for enhancing patient comfort through compassionate support and effective communication. Adaptable team player committed to improving care quality and ensuring safety, with expertise in Alzheimer's and dementia care.
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in resident condition promptly.
- Documented care services accurately in medical records and shift reports.
- Supported mobility needs using safe transfer techniques and proper equipment.
- Responded to resident requests with attentive, respectful bedside care.
- Maintained clean, organized patient areas in compliance with infection-control practices.
- Communicated effectively with nurses regarding updates, concerns, and care needs.
- Repositioned residents regularly to promote comfort and reduce pressure injuries.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Was a team leader. Made groups for the day. Made sure things were done before shifts ended.
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
DSP
11 Months- Supported daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted with personal care, hygiene, meals, and mobility needs in home and community settings.
- Monitored client behavior and documented observations, incidents, and progress accurately.
- Administered medication reminders and followed care plans, safety protocols, and support guidelines.
- Worked in day program doing activities and going out into the community.
Community Service Coordinator
5 Years 4 Months- Coordinated community-based support services aligned with person-centered service plans.
- Collaborated with families, providers, and advocates to resolve client needs.
- Monitored service delivery for compliance with agency standards and documentation requirements.
- Developed referral pathways to connect clients with housing, benefits, and community resources.
- Working in day program as a team lead. Coordinating schedules and what the clients and staff would do for the day and week. Activities and going into the community. Worked jobs and helped them with working in the community.
Direct Support Professional
- Supported daily living activities, including hygiene, meals, and personal care, while maintaining respectful, person-centered assistance.
- Monitored client behavior and responded to concerns using approved de-escalation and safety procedures.
- Documented services, observations, and incident reports accurately in required care records.
- Assisted with medication reminders and adherence to individualized treatment plans.
- Monitored the kids in a group home setting. I would take them on appointments monitor and give meds.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient care
HIPAA compliance
Reliable team player
Direct patient care
Collecting vital signs
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and dementia care
Safety precautions
Compassionate caregiver
Patient-focused care
Medical terminology
Companionship and emotional support
Documenting behaviors
Adaptable
Inpatient care
Responding to emergencies
Supporting personal needs
Maintaining privacy
Restraint application
Accomplishments
I have been a team leader a couple times. I have med certification. I am also cpr and first aid certified. I have dealt with behavioral individuals working in day programs and RFK a dcf affiliated program. I was a 1:1 staff at gaamha. With an individual with autism and behaviors. I’ve done restraint trainings. I’ve done many restraints. Ones over 45min.
Certification
MAP
CPR
First aide
Timeline
DSP
Gaamha
07.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Community Service Coordinator
Arc Of Opportunity
03.2020 - 07.2025Read More
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Highlands; Life Care Center
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Golden LivingCenters
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Lifecare Center of Leominster
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Direct Support Professional
RFK Children's Action Corps
2017 - 2019Read More
Leominster High
High School Diploma
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