LeSara Green
San Diego,CA
Summary
Conscientious Care Provider establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Diligent about enforcing rules and skilled in motivating staff.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Activities Director
The Waterford On Cooper
05.2023 - 02.2024
- Documented preferences and helped develop relevant activities.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
- Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Maintained master calendar and relevant records.
- Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Networked with community organizations and leaders for volunteer opportunities and cooperative engagements.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.ss
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Provided safe transportation to facilitate residents attending activities and events outside of facility.
- Trained and provided information to new volunteers to contribute to activities and programs in constructive ways.
Medication Aide
The Waterford On Cooper
03.2022 - 05.2023
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Interacted with patients and monitored vital signs during time of admission to report details to registered nurse.
- Explained treatment procedures, medications, and diets to inform patient and patient's family of care and progress.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Turned and repositioned patients to prevent bedsores.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Administered psychotropic medications and anxiety education to patients to provide mental health care.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Monitored patient responses to medication to report adverse reactions quickly.
- Assisted in maintaining conducive environment for residents by adhering to infection control policies.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
Resident Aide
The Waterford On Cooper
10.2015 - 03.2022
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Self-Employed
09.2013 - 07.2014
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Dietary Aide
The Waterford On Cooper
02.2013 - 09.2013
- Assisted in maintaining dry storage areas and handling unpacking, dating, and rotating of food and non-food supplies as directed.
- Arranged tray and or table settings with proper tableware, condiments, and tray card.
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting tables before patients arrived.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
- Delivered nourishment and supplements to nurse station for distribution to specific residents.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors, and prep areas.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Portioned and wrapped food to place directly on plates for service to patrons.
- Followed safety and sanitation policies while handling food and beverages to uphold proper health standards.
- Adjusted food preparation methods in accordance with customer requests.
- Greeted customers and answered inquiries regarding menu items and specials.
- Demonstrated knowledge of menu items and corresponding ingredients.
Education
CNA / RNA - Certified Nursing Assistant / Restorative Nursing
San Diego Medical College
San Diego, United States05.2024
Skills
- Resident support
- Enrichment program development
- Facility Management
- Records coordination
- Group facilitation
- Calendar Management
- Event Planning
- Mobility support
- Senior living experience
- Recordkeeping skills
- Family relationship development
- Newsletter preparation
- Emergency Preparedness
Timeline
Activities Director
The Waterford On Cooper
05.2023 - 02.2024
Medication Aide
The Waterford On Cooper
03.2022 - 05.2023
Resident Aide
The Waterford On Cooper
10.2015 - 03.2022
In-Home Senior Caregiver
Self-Employed
09.2013 - 07.2014
Dietary Aide
The Waterford On Cooper
02.2013 - 09.2013
CNA / RNA - Certified Nursing Assistant / Restorative Nursing
San Diego Medical College
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