Certified Nurse Assistant
Forest Estate Senior Residence
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Served as a mentor to new staff members, providing guidance and support during their onboarding process.
- Assisted patients during meal times, ensuring they received proper nutrition according to specific dietary requirements.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Collaborated with physicians to design at-home medication guidelines and educated patients and families on correct medication administration.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted nursing staff in wound care procedures, effectively preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop personalized care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to promptly address any concerns or emergencies, prioritizing patient safety and well-being at all times.
- Enhanced patient care by providing daily assistance with bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided skilled post-operative care to patients, closely monitoring their recovery progress and reporting any changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Demonstrated proficient use of medical equipment such as blood pressure monitors and oxygen concentrators for efficient patient care delivery.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to remain current on best practices in the field of Certified Nurse Assistance.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
