Michele Little
Cumberland,MD
Summary
Skilled Resident Care Aide/Medical Technician from Willow Valley Senior Living, adept in medication administration and compassionate caregiving. Excelled in privacy adherence and dementia care, significantly enhancing resident well-being. Leveraged social interaction skills to foster a supportive environment, achieving notable improvements in resident satisfaction.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Care Aide/Medical Technician
Willow Valley Senior Living
Cumberland, MD
07.2018 - Current
- Observed and documented changes in resident behavior.
- Maintained a clean, safe and comfortable environment for the residents.
- Participated in staff meetings and provided input on resident care plans.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, such as changing linens, cleaning bathrooms and dusting furniture.
- Answered call bells promptly, communicated needs and concerns of residents to appropriate personnel in a timely manner.
- Supported residents' rights by maintaining confidentiality regarding medical information, care decisions, personal matters.
- Provided nutritional support by assisting with meal preparation.
- Reported any concerns about resident health status to the supervisor or nurse immediately.
- Attended educational programs related to resident care as assigned by supervisor.
- Facilitated communication between family members and healthcare professionals regarding resident progress and needs.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Laundry Aide
Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Cumberland, Maryland
06.2013 - 07.2018
- Handled sorting, washing, drying and folding of linens, blankets and other items.
- Maintained cleanliness of laundry area by sweeping floors, wiping down machines and organizing supplies.
- Operated industrial-sized washers and dryers with efficiency.
- Assisted in loading and unloading large amounts of laundry into machines.
- Reported any malfunctioning equipment to maintenance personnel immediately for repair and replacement if needed.
- Adhered to company policies regarding linen handling procedures and storage protocols.
- Cleaned lint filters after every load is complete in order to prevent fire hazards.
- Assisted with stocking shelves with fresh linens when necessary.
- Received and marked articles for laundry, identifying code numbers or names, using hand or machine markers.
- Transported laundry in carts and sorted dirty items by load type.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-1993
Arts And Sciences W/ Sociology Transfer
Allegany College of Maryland
Cumberland, MD05-1993
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Memory care
- Social interaction
- Vital signs monitoring
- Laundry services
- Behavior documentation
- Meal assistance
- Healthcare reporting
- Dementia care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
Timeline
Resident Care Aide/Medical Technician
Willow Valley Senior Living
07.2018 - Current
Laundry Aide
Devlin Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2013 - 07.2018
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Allegany College of Maryland
Arts And Sciences W/ Sociology Transfer
Allegany College of Maryland
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