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Linda Hoffman

Newtown Square,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. Personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

CNA

Michele's Helping Hands
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

Activities Assistant/CNA

Rolling Hills Care
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Maintained excellent care continuity through collaboration with nurses and external healthcare professionals.
  • Helped residents build and maintain interpersonal relationships, social skills, mental abilities, and confidence.
  • Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
  • Planned, coordinated, and implemented activities to address needs of participants with varying abilities.
  • Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
  • Assisted in preparing recreational materials and supplies for each activity.
  • Monitored participation in recreational activities to provide assistance to participants.
  • Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
  • Implemented and developed programs to promote physical fitness, teamwork and healthy living.
  • Provided feedback and guidance to program participants regarding progress and development.

CNA

Rolling Hills Care
10.2014 - 02.2015
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
  • Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
  • Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/Psychology

Eastern University
Wayne, PA
05.1977

No Degree - Psychology

Villanove Graduate School
Villanova, PA

Skills

  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's Knowledge
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Patient-Focused Care=
  • Oral Hygiene
  • Bed Making and Linen Changes
  • Trustworthy Companion
  • Quick Problem Solver

Timeline

CNA

Michele's Helping Hands
09.2018 - 03.2020

Activities Assistant/CNA

Rolling Hills Care
10.2015 - 01.2016

CNA

Rolling Hills Care
10.2014 - 02.2015

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature/Psychology

Eastern University

No Degree - Psychology

Villanove Graduate School

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