Mercedes Green
Ogden
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at Sunflower Ridge Assisted Living, skilled in medication administration and compassionate communication. Proven ability to empower clients through personalized care plans and emotional support, enhancing their quality of life. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while fostering strong relationships with patients and families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant
Sunflower ridge assisted living
Centerville
01.2024 - Current
- Provided emotional support to clients facing depression or anxiety due to illness or disability.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills, including bathing and grooming.
- Administered prescribed medications promptly in accordance with care plan instructions.
- Developed respite care plans based on family availability and caregiver resources.
- Monitored clients’ nutritional needs through meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Observed and reported behavioral or physical changes that indicated need for medical attention.
- Assisted clients with feeding as necessary, ensuring dietary requirements were met.
- Supported clients during challenging times to foster resilience and well-being.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
CNA/Caregiver
Family Tree Assisted Living
West Point
04.2022 - 12.2024
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar, and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Conducted patient education on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Farm Hand
The Farm at Gardner village
West Jordan
10.2015 - 10.2018
- Performed general maintenance tasks around the farm, including repairing fences and buildings.
- Cared for livestock, including feeding, watering, and providing medical attention when necessary.
- Cleaned out barns, stalls, pens, and other animal enclosures on a regular basis.
- Collected eggs from chicken coops on a daily basis.
- Provided assistance during birthing events for livestock animals.
- Ensured compliance with all safety regulations related to farm operations.
- Participated in training sessions related to new farming techniques or technologies.
- Monitored animal health, identifying and reporting any signs of illness.
- Administered medications and vaccinations to livestock under supervision.
- Fed and watered livestock, ensuring their health and well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure all farm operations ran smoothly and efficiently.
- Assisted in the management and disposal of farm waste, adhering to environmental regulations.
- Assisted with the breeding and raising of livestock, including calving and lambing.
- Examined animals to detect illness, injury or disease.
- Broke in new horses with diligent and patient approach focused on building trust and obedience.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
- Fed and watered livestock and monitored food and water supplies.
Education
GED -
USAHELLO
ONLINESkills
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Health education
- Customer service
- Team collaboration
- Compassionate communication
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Patient care and companionship
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Dementia care
- Quality program protocols
- ADL assistance
- Medication management
- Compassionate care
- Multitasking and organization
- Patient advocacy
- Problem-solving
- Resident empowerment
- [Language] fluency
- Indirect patient care
- Patient management
- Care plan management
- Verbal and written communication
- Elderly care
- Housekeeping
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Complex Problem-solving
- Respectful and compassionate
- Progress documentation
- Nutrition
- Heavy lifting
- Patient mobility assistance
- State regulations
- Stress management
- Daily living activities assistance
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Lifting and transferring
- Case management
- Strong ethics
- Cultural sensitivity
- Safety awareness
- Daily living assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Alzheimer's care
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Medical records management
- Conflict resolution
- Transportation services
- Care plan adherence
- Documentation
- Incident reporting
- Supportive companionship
- Patient companionship
- Flexible schedule
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Dining room support
- Community activities
Timeline
Caregiver/Personal Care Assistant
Sunflower ridge assisted living
01.2024 - Current
CNA/Caregiver
Family Tree Assisted Living
04.2022 - 12.2024
Farm Hand
The Farm at Gardner village
10.2015 - 10.2018
GED -
USAHELLO
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