Nina Marion
Schertz
Summary
Compassionate Care Associate with skills in enhancing residents' quality of life through effective communication and personalized care plans. Demonstrates exceptional documentation accuracy and resourcefulness, ensuring compliance with health regulations while promoting independence and dignity in daily living activities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Care Associate
Franklin Park Alamo Heights
06.2024 - 07.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing overall quality of life.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure effective communication and care delivery.
- Maintained accurate documentation of resident care and progress notes.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to Health and Wellness Director
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, ensuring cleanliness and dignity.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patients'' living spaces, reducing risks of falls or injuries.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Care Associate
Legacy At Forest Ridge
01.2021 - 06.2024
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate records of resident care, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Facilitated patient mobility through skilled transfers and ambulation support, promoting independence and safety.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Conducted regular safety checks on patients'' living spaces, reducing risks of falls or injuries.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to develop personalized care plans for each patient.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided exceptional customer service while assisting families with questions or concerns about their loved ones'' care.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to Health and Wellness Director
Dietary Aide
Trucare Living Center
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Prepared and served meals in accordance with dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Assisted kitchen staff in food preparation and maintaining cleanliness of workstations.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring adequate supplies for daily operations.
- Supported nutrition staff by documenting residents' dietary restrictions and preferences accurately.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Supported fellow team members during peak times by assisting with tasks such as dishwashing and restocking supplies, fostering a collaborative work environment.
Dietary Aide
Autumn Winds
08.2016 - 06.2019
- Communicated effectively with team members to coordinate meal service schedules and special requests.
- Trained new hires on food safety protocols and proper handling techniques.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to enhance nutritional care plans for residents.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Enhanced kitchen efficiency by maintaining a clean and organized workspace, ensuring timely meal production and delivery.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Prepared special dietary meals to meet individual patient needs, promoting better health outcomes.
- Adapted quickly to changes in dietary guidelines, ensuring compliance with latest health standards.
Education
Samuel Clemens High School
Schertz, TXSkills
- Self-motivation and initiative
- Resourcefulness and creativity
- Compassionate care
- Documentation accuracy
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Multitasking and organization
- Daily living assistance
- Dependable and responsible
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Team collaboration
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Dementia care
- Heavy lifting
- Flexible schedule and availability
- ADL assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Nutrition
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Direct patient care
- End-of-life care
- Meal preparation
- Mobility assistance
Timeline
Care Associate
Franklin Park Alamo Heights
06.2024 - 07.2025
Care Associate
Legacy At Forest Ridge
01.2021 - 06.2024
Dietary Aide
Trucare Living Center
06.2019 - 12.2020
Dietary Aide
Autumn Winds
08.2016 - 06.2019
Samuel Clemens High School
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