Loretta Burns
Lake Charles,LA
Summary
Adept Health Care Aide with a proven track record at Busybee Sitting Service, I excel in patient care and relationship building. Leveraging compassionate caregiving and medical terminology knowledge, I enhanced patient independence and wellbeing. Recognized for problem-solving and teamwork, I consistently contribute to a positive healthcare environment.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Health Care Aide
Busybee Sitting Service
08.2022 - 07.2024
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient independence and overall wellbeing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Utilized problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies within the healthcare setting.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.
- Provided total hygiene care to Number patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing, and toileting.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Domestic Engineer
Special Touch Cleaning
01.2016 - 12.2022
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2002 - 07.2003
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Education
Basic -
Lagrange High School
Lake Charles, LAAssociate Of Business Administration - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Delta School of Business And Technology
Lake Charles, LA04.2003
Skills
- Compassionate
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Reliable team player
- Patient Care
- Patient relationship building
- Supporting personal needs
- Safety Precautions
- Feeding Assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Compassionate caregiver
- Recording vital signs
- Documenting behaviors
- Medical terminology knowledge
- Patient Lifting
- Preparing meals
Timeline
Health Care Aide
Busybee Sitting Service
08.2022 - 07.2024
Domestic Engineer
Special Touch Cleaning
01.2016 - 12.2022
Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2002 - 07.2003
Basic -
Lagrange High School
Associate Of Business Administration - Administrative Assistance And Secretarial Science
Delta School of Business And Technology