Kayla Merriam

Direct resident care and medication administration. Medication administration to 28-33 residents, daily.

Direct resident care and medication administration.

Provided direct resident care in multiple units. The level of care ranged from completely dependent adults to locked dementia household settings.

Employed as an elderly caregiver

• CPR and First-Aid certified
• Assisted resident with Activities of Daily Living (ADLS)
• Operated Hoyer lifts
• Arranged for resident transport to medical appointments
• Retrieved prescriptions on behalf of patients
• Administered medication such as Non-narcotics and Narcs
• Assisted resident with dietary needs
• Monitored blood sugar
• Assisted with household needs, such as laundry
• Trained new employees
• Dementia/Alzheimer's trained
• Practiced 72hr monitoring with full sets of vitals and Alert Charting
• Proficient in Communication with EMS and Physicians

• Took inventory and restocked product, while managing two phone lines to place customer orders at the same time running a cash register.

• Provide nursing assistance on skilled level floors
• Test blood sugars/vital signs and document them
• Manage supplies/restock inventory to ensure optimal care for residents
• Monitor safety hazards and infection control procedures
• Provide one on one rehabilitation services to skilled patients

• Document and monitor patient behaviors
• Provide general patient care along with bathing and grooming
• Trained in proper protocols/regulations
• Dementia training
• Assisted nurses with IVs, catheter care, wound dressings