LA'SHAWNA RUFF
Eastpointe,MI
Summary
Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sterile Processing Technician
COREWELL HEALTH
01.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient safety by ensuring proper sterilization and packaging of medical equipment.
- Streamlined workflow for the department by organizing instruments and equipment in a systematic manner.
- Reduced risk of infections by maintaining a clean and sterile environment within the processing area.
- Ensured timely availability of surgical instruments by prioritizing urgent requests and efficiently managing workload.
- Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
- Supported departmental goals by assisting in performance evaluations, providing input on areas needing improvement.
- Established constructive relationships with vendors, facilitating timely delivery of supplies necessary for daily operations.
- Ensured strict adherence to regulatory guidelines during decontamination processes, mitigating risks associated with improper handling of biohazardous materials.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by ensuring the consistent provision of high-quality, sterile medical equipment and supplies during surgical procedures.
- Operated specialized equipment using steam, gas and chemical methods to sterilize equipment.
- Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
- Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
- Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
- Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
- Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
- Recorded biologicals and test results.
- Assessed instruments, equipment, and containers to promote cleanliness and proper functioning.
- Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
- Handled and disposed of sharps, biohazards and other hazardous materials in accordance with established protocols.
Resident Assistant
Cranberry Park Assisted Living
06.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports and maintenance requests.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Promoted positive relations between residents and staff.
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Changed ,feed, dressed , bathing
- Dishes
- Made sure patient was safe
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Home Health Care Provider
State Of Michigan Department Of Human Services
05.2017 - 12.2021
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Education
Diploma -
South East High School
Detroit, MI06.2011
Skills
- Bed Making and Changing
- Conditions Assessment
- Daily Charting
- Laundry Washing, Drying and Ironing
- Home Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Personal Care Assistance
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Home Health and Hospice
- Infection Control Procedures
- feeding tube
- Wound Care
- Linen Washing
- Quality Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Dietary Needs
- Bathing Support
Timeline
Sterile Processing Technician
COREWELL HEALTH
01.2023 - Current
Resident Assistant
Cranberry Park Assisted Living
06.2022 - Current
Home Health Care Provider
State Of Michigan Department Of Human Services
05.2017 - 12.2021
Diploma -
South East High School