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Lorita Johnson
CNA / HOSPICE AIDE
LISLE,IL
Summary
Extensive experience working in the healthcare field, Approachable Hospice Aide dedicated to offering compassionate and sensitive companionship to patients and families. Experienced in leveraging tact, discretion and professionalism when addressing end-of-life situations. Offering exemplary organizational, time management, and communication skills. Energetic individual remaining poised and composed in all types of stressful situations. Smart and dedicated Hospice Aide handling multiple tasks independently while assisting patients.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Gentiva Hospice
Hospice Aide / CNA
2022.08 - Current (2 years & 1 month)
Job overview
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
Apex Hopsice
Hospice Aide / CNA
2022.03 - 2022.08 (5 months)
Job overview
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate, individualized care and addressing specific needs.
- Protected privacy and delivered comfort to preserve dignity of dying patient and family members.
- Enabled family members'' involvement in the hospice experience through effective communication and emotional support.
St Patrick Residence Nursing and Rehabilitation
CNA
2021.08 - 2022.01 (5 months)
Job overview
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Thrive Of Lisle
CNA
2020.09 - 2021.07 (10 months)
Job overview
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
College Of Dupage , Glen Ellyn, IL
No Degree from Nursing
Steinmetz High School , Chicago, IL
High School Diploma
06.1991
Skills
- Bathing Assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Catheter Care
- Written and verbal communication
- Compassionate Care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
Hospice Aide / CNA
Gentiva Hospice
2022.08 - Current (2 years & 1 month)
Hospice Aide / CNA
Apex Hopsice
2022.03 - 2022.08 (5 months)
CNA
St Patrick Residence Nursing and Rehabilitation
2021.08 - 2022.01 (5 months)
CNA
Thrive Of Lisle
2020.09 - 2021.07 (10 months)
College Of Dupage
No Degree from Nursing
Steinmetz High School
High School Diploma
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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