Maria Negrea
Prospect Heights,IL
Summary
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Compassionate professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort.
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Open Arms Care Solution
Northbrook, Illinois
12.2021 - Current
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Masage Terapist
Absolute healthcare
Arlington Hts , IL
12.2020 - 12.2022
- Provided occupational, educational and other informational services to individuals to aid in making educational or vocational plans.
- Collaborated with psychiatrists and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Collected information necessary for psychological diagnosis by interviewing, observing and surveying patients.
- Monitored client's progress throughout the course of therapy by tracking goals set in treatment plan.
- Participated in regular case reviews with other clinicians to discuss client progress.
- Created documentation including assessment notes, treatment plans, progress notes, discharge summaries and referrals.
- Responded to emergency situations and provided crisis support.
CNA
North Shore University Hospital
Glenview, Illinois
06.2012 - 03.2019
- I was a CNA resource in all 5 th flors
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Education
Associate of Arts - Terapist
Este Le Masaje Terapy
Skokie, IL10-2019
Associate of Science -
College În Romania
Romania08-2001
Skills
- Documentation
- Medication coordination
- Compassionate client care
- Disability support
- Dining room support
Timeline
Caregiver
Open Arms Care Solution
12.2021 - Current
Masage Terapist
Absolute healthcare
12.2020 - 12.2022
CNA
North Shore University Hospital
06.2012 - 03.2019
Associate of Arts - Terapist
Este Le Masaje Terapy
Associate of Science -
College În Romania
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