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Michele Ruchinski

Nanticoke,PA

Summary

Supportive Residential Program Worker with holistic approach to caring for individuals of varying need and mobility. Reliable care professional with 20+ years of experience attending to personal hygiene, medication, bathing and dining needs with patience and thoughtful specificity. Engaging recreation facilitator appreciated for inspirational presence in motivating residents to adhere to doctor-recommended health and wellness routines.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Residential Program Worker

Goodwill Of Nepa
Wyoming, PA
03.2018 - Current
  • Transferred residents from beds to wheelchairs or motorized vehicles, using effective lifting skills.
  • Communicated instructions in personal hygiene and care to individuals to promote self-reliance.
  • Reacted quickly and calmly in all emergency situations, adhering to all safety procedures and policies.
  • Scheduled physician and therapeutic appointments for residents, transporting and accompanying to each visit.
  • Responded to incidents by following company policies and submitting appropriate reports to CLA Manager
  • Interacted with residents to provide assistance, individualized attention and cultivate personal growth.
  • Facilitated experiential programs, day-trips and activities to advance social skills and reward good behavior.

Nursing Assistant

Geisinger Wyoming Valley
Wilkes-Barre, PA
01.2004 - 11.2018
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
  • Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.

Education

NURSING

PENN STATE
Hazleton, PA
11.2019

Skills

  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Meal Cooking
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Operational Procedures
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Maintaining Client Records
  • Laundry Duties
  • Household Chores
  • Implementing Client Care Plans

Timeline

Residential Program Worker

Goodwill Of Nepa
03.2018 - Current

Nursing Assistant

Geisinger Wyoming Valley
01.2004 - 11.2018

NURSING

PENN STATE

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