Lydia Gonzales

*Supported restorative program needs of 45+ residents under long-term care.

*Communicated effectively with patients to identify needs and establish comfortability level throughout therapeutic exercises.

*Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

*Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

*Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

*Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.

*Administered variety of therapeutic treatments to patients such as range of motion, progressive mobility exercises and speech therapy.

*Utilized approved restorative approaches and adhered to treatment plans in execution of patient care.

*Assisted patients in development of eating, dressing and grooming skills.

*Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of therapy session outcomes to track patients' progress towards treatment goals.

*Completed activities of daily living for 40+patients unable to self-care,and assisted those with limited mobility in completing task.

*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.

*Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas. Patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

*Checked and documented patient vitals such as temperature,blood pressure, and care activities in electronic health record.

*Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.

*Stretched minimum annual budget to cover planned activities through creative use of resources.

*Maintained running inventory of supplies and purchases to monitor budget expenditures.

*Designed a wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement, and engagement of patients.

*Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.

*Maintained activity records and reports to evaluate program success and identify areas for improvement.

*Organized and oversaw special events such as birthday parties, tournaments and team-building activities.

*Partnered across departments to run smooth, professional events and activities.

*Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.

*Supported needs of 50+residents under long+term care.

*Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

*Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

*Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

*Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care. and assisted those with limited mobility in completing task.

*Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.

*Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.

*Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting postioning and equipment.