Myra Rutherford
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Dedicated Home Care Provider and Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record in compassionate caregiving and emotional support, honed at Manor Care Nursing Home. Expert in HIPAA compliance and CPR/AED, significantly enhancing patient well-being and safety. Demonstrated excellence in leveraging first aid skills to improve health outcomes, achieving a 40% reduction in emergency incidents.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
Home Bridge Care
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Nursing Home
11.2022 - 11.2023
- 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.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
COVID-19 Screener
Ami Network
06.2021 - 10.2022
- Maintained safe and sanitary environment by conducting regular disinfecting and cleaning measures.
- Followed CDC guidelines to establish accuracy and compliance with COVID-19 protocols.
- Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local regulations regarding COVID-19 screening procedures and reporting requirements.
- Provided assistance with distribution of face masks and other equipment to equip individuals with protective gear.
- Enhanced infection control practices through rigorous sanitization of screening areas and equipment.
Education
Mission High School
San Francisco, CA06.2021
Skills
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Emotional Support
- First aid and safety
- Documentation
- State Driver's License
- HIPAA Compliance
- CPR/AED
- Language Fluency
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Home Bridge Care
01.2023 - 05.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Nursing Home
11.2022 - 11.2023
COVID-19 Screener
Ami Network
06.2021 - 10.2022
Mission High School
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