Lelia Clinton
Flagstaff,Arizona
Summary
Hardworking Caregiver/CNA focused on completing work quickly to consistently exceed targets. Reliable team member accustomed to taking on challenging tasks. Dedicated to business success.
Interpreting skills where needed in Navajo Medical Terminology.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver/CNA
Comfort Keepers
09.2016 - Current
- Assisted the patient in day-to-day basic functions and prepared patient's meals according to meal plans
- Crafted activities enjoyed by residents, with creative programs, including game nights, concerts, card games, makeover sessions, and physical activities
- Collaborated with peers and medical teams to support resident care plans, working under RN's supervision
- Evaluated patient's medical condition on daily basis
- Provided dignified care to residents in assisted living and memory care communities, including those with all stages of dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Performed household chores to ensure cleanliness, safety, and livability
- Assisted residents in managing daily living including lifting, bathing, and feeding support
- Followed agency policy and procedures in administering care to clients
- Advised clients on proper self-care, personal hygiene and other important topics affecting their personal wellbeing
- Observed self-administration of medications to ensure adherence to medication regimen
- Managed the client's daily living needs such as shopping, organizing medicines and transporting them to their medical appointments.
CNA/Interpreter
Haven Health Flagstaff
02.2023 - 03.2024
- 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.
- Interpreted for patients where language barrier was needed with doctors, Therapy Department and everywhere it was needed.
- Receptionist when needed.
Patient Care Technician
Northern Arizona Rehabilitation
03.2018 - 11.2018
- Monitored intake of food and medication and alerted staff to deterioration in patient conditions
- Kept up with patient room cleaning requirements and checked in with patients to monitor vital signs
- Attended to comfort of patients by adjusting bed settings, completing timely turns, and repositioning individuals with utmost care
- Applied correct aseptic and sterile techniques and used appropriate personal protective equipment
- Maintained patients' hygiene by assisting with baths and toileting
- Responded immediately to calls from patients for assistance or treatment and alerted medical staff to emergency situations
- Ensured complete documentation when entering data into the EMR system.
Education
Medical assistance -
Darrington College
Skills
- Organization
- Motivation
- Multitasking
- Decision-making
- Task prioritization
- Certified Navajo Interpreter
- Problem-solving
- Relationship Building
Accomplishments
Worked hard to get certified for Intrepreting Navajo Medical Terminology to those who do not or understand the definition of a medical treatment or care from Doctors.
Certification
Navajo Medical Terminology Certification
Timeline
CNA/Interpreter
Haven Health Flagstaff
02.2023 - 03.2024
Patient Care Technician
Northern Arizona Rehabilitation
03.2018 - 11.2018
Caregiver/CNA
Comfort Keepers
09.2016 - Current
Medical assistance -
Darrington College