LaLinda Maxey
Chino Valley,USA
Summary
Diligent and compassionate Caregiver with a strong focus on providing personalized assistance and care to clients with diverse medical conditions. Skilled in efficiently organizing medications, scheduling doctor appointments, and coordinating personal activities. Experienced Certified Nursing Assistant with a detail-oriented approach to geriatric healthcare. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills and superior communication abilities. Committed to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Collaborates effectively with medical professionals, patients, and families to consistently deliver top-quality care and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Caregiver
Ativo
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Handled sensitive patient information with confidentiality while upholding HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations and facility policies through proper handling, storage, and disposal of medications.
- Managed complex medical cases involving multiple medications by prioritizing tasks efficiently based on individual patient needs.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with mobility exercises, promoting physical health and preventing muscle atrophy or stiffness in bedridden or wheelchair-bound patients.
- Assisted with daily living activities for enhanced patient wellbeing.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices within caregiving profession.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring accurate administration and adherence to prescribed treatments.
- Educated family members on proper caregiving techniques when necessary to ensure continuity of care.
- Implemented personalized care plans, addressing individual needs of each patient.
- Recognized early warning signs of potential health issues and took appropriate action to address concerns.
- Maintained detailed records of all interactions, observations, and interventions in accordance with facility guidelines.
- Promoted mental stimulation through engaging conversations, games, puzzles, or other activities suited to the cognitive abilities of each patient.
- Facilitated communication between patients and healthcare providers, acting as an advocate for the patients'' best interests.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks to maintain a clean and comfortable living environment for patients.
- Provided end-of-life care with dignity and compassion while maintaining open communication channels with family members throughout the process.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Established trust and rapport with patients through empathetic listening and respectful communication practices.
- Conducted safety checks on a regular basis, ensuring a safe environment for both patients and caregivers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical professionals promptly.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Caregiver/med Tech
The Landing
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Bathe residents by multiple methods: shower, bed bath, and perennial care
- Follow prescribed bathing protocols
- A thorough bathing process includes: shampooing/washing/rinsing/drying, and moisturizing hair and body parts thoroughly
- Dress and groom (brush hair, shave, oral hygiene, etc.) residents
- Provide nail care (no clipping but filing is included); evaluate the need for podiatry support
- Perform housekeeping duties such as making beds (both occupied and unoccupied) and cleaning up after any unusual incontinence or injury as it occurs Assist with prompt communication to maintain the integrity of residents’ private areas and the building in general by notifying maintenance and housekeeping department through work orders for repair and less than sanitary conditions
- Measure, record, and report vital signs: temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
- Weigh residents monthly as ordered and as needed with concern for changes in condition
- Measure and record intake and output as ordered or requested by the Director of Clinical Care
- Provide care that minimizes the risk of skin breakdown by being attentive to the resident’s hygiene, proper positioning, and injury prevention
- Observe and report the presence of skin breakdown to the Director of Clinical Care
- Provide encouragement of socialization and engagement in activity to promote life enrichment
- Accurately observe, recognize changes, and report to the Director of Clinical Care staff in a timely fashion
- Submit via both written and/or verbal communication any changes from normal or 'unusual' observations to the Resident Care Coordinator and/or the Director of Clinical Care in a timely fashion
- Report accidents, with or without injury, promptly to the immediate supervisor
CNA
Granite Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provide direct care to individuals
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, and eating
- Monitor and record vital signs
- Assist with mobility and transfers
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Assist nurse with care
- Catheter and Ostomy care
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
SYC
Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center
04.2022 - 06.2023
- Maintain safety, security, and accountability of students
- Teach and supervise activities of daily living to students
- Recognize escalating behaviors and intervene at the appropriate level
- Follow and implement individual treatment plans
- Daily documentation about each client in the dorm
- Program Planning
- Therapy and Trauma-based Groups
- Training new staff
- Staff development
- Shift Management
- Input on Staff Schedule
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
BHT
Pronghorn Psychiatry
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Facilitate CBT groups to patients
- Monitor patient health, safety, and welfare at all times
- Conducted services and practices that are relevant and current culturally to meet the goals of individual
- Daily documentation
DSP
ResCare
04.2019 - 04.2020
- Medical and Mentally disabled youth and young adults
- Help with ADL’s
- Help Cleaning
- Documentation of activities and interactions
- Monitoring and completing daily vital signs
- Shopping for the house and clients
- Going on outings with clients
- Monitored seizures
- Transitioning from chair to wheelchair or bed
- Monitoring rotation schedule
- Food prep
- From regular to puree
- Feeding clients
- Using thicket in drinks
BHT
Mingus Mountain Academy
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Maintain safety, security and accountability of students
- Teach and supervise activities of daily living to students
- Recognize escalating behaviors and intervene at appropriate level
- Follow and implement individual treatment plans
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
DSP
Austin Dooley
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Medical and Mental disabled youth and young adults
- Help with ADL’s
- Help Cleaning
- Monitoring school and home environments
- Documentation of activities and interactions
- Monitoring and completing daily vital signs
- Shopping for the house and clients
- Going on outings with clients
- De-escalation of negative behaviors
- Implementing therapeutic holds at appropriative moments
- Cleaning Tracheostomy tube
- Hooking and unhooking Tracheostomy tubes from ventilators
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
High School -
Republic High School
Republic, Missouri01.1995
Skills
- Dementia care
- First aid and safety
- Bathing assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication management
- Compassion and empathy
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Geriatric care
Certification
- Caregiver Certification AZCG22071
- LNA - #299335
- CPR and First Aid
- Fingerprint Clearance Level 1
- CPI
- Food Handlers
Personal Information
License: Nursing Assistant (LNA)
Timeline
Certified Caregiver
Ativo
09.2024 - Current
Caregiver/med Tech
The Landing
06.2024 - 09.2024
CNA
Granite Creek Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2023 - 06.2024
SYC
Mingus Mountain Youth Treatment Center
04.2022 - 06.2023
BHT
Pronghorn Psychiatry
11.2021 - 04.2022
DSP
ResCare
04.2019 - 04.2020
BHT
Mingus Mountain Academy
01.2019 - 04.2019
DSP
Austin Dooley
01.2017 - 01.2019
High School -
Republic High School
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