Mary Canales
NY
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
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oceanside Care Center
02.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
CNA Externship
Oceanview Nursing Home
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed 30 hour CNA Externship at Oceanview Nursing Home
- Maintained a safe and clean working environment in alignment with nursing home guidelines
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
TIA School of Allied Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Completed eight-week training program covering all functions and responsibilities of the nursing assistant position
Immigration Paralegal
Jadeja Cimone Law Office
02.2020 - 12.2023
- Assisted Immigration attorneys with all aspects of immigration case preparation
Education
Certificate in Phlebotomy And EKG Class
TIA School of Allied Health
Garden City04.2024
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology and Political Science
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY08.2018
Skills
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Reliable team player
Direct Patient Care
Bathing Assistance
Compassionate
Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
Dressing assistance
Safety Precautions
Bedside manner
Urinary Catheter Care
CNA Certification
License - Type
Certified Nursing Assistant License (CNA) State Certified by Prometric
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- New York Driver's License
- First Aid Certification
- Certified Notary Public
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oceanside Care Center
02.2024 - Current
CNA Externship
Oceanview Nursing Home
09.2023 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant Program
TIA School of Allied Health
09.2023 - 12.2023
Immigration Paralegal
Jadeja Cimone Law Office
02.2020 - 12.2023
Certificate in Phlebotomy And EKG Class
TIA School of Allied Health
Bachelor's Degree - Sociology and Political Science
Stony Brook University