Porasha Jones
Clovis,NM
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Retirement Ranch, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient satisfaction through emotional support and effective communication. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and delivering individualized care plans that promote independence and dignity.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Retirement Ranch
Clovis, NM
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient care areas to promote a safe environment.
- Supported mobility by helping patients with transfers, walking, and repositioning as needed.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records for effective communication.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to ensure coordinated care and patient safety.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance skills in patient care techniques and safety protocols
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
Caregiver
Genesis Homecare LLC
Clovis, NM
07.2011 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medication as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of dosages.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
- Monitored client health status, reporting significant changes to family and staff.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing clients'
- Maintained a clean and organized environment for client safety and comfort.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
Caretaker
Simplicity Homecare
Clovis, NM
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and comfort.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of client environments to ensure safety and hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with clients about their needs and preferences, enhancing service delivery.
- Documented client progress and changes in condition, ensuring accurate record-keeping for care plans.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to appointments, facilitating access to healthcare services.
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
Resident Assistance
Wheatfields
Clovis, NM
02.2019 - 03.2020
- Developed individualized care plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Coordinated daily activities and schedules for clients to enhance quality of life.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in personal care.
- Trained and mentored new staff on care protocols and organizational procedures.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing personalized care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Managed staff performance, providing feedback and support to improve service delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize client health outcomes.
- Provided assistance to members of community to navigate complex social service systems.
- Improved customer experience by offering friendly assistance in locating items throughout the store.
Personal Case Manager
Genesis Homecare LLC
Clovis, NM
07.2011 - 10.2014
- Developed individualized care plans based on client assessments and needs.
- Coordinated daily activities and schedules for clients to enhance quality of life.
- Ensured compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in personal care.
- Trained and mentored new staff on care protocols and organizational procedures.
- Evaluated client progress through regular follow-ups and adjustments to care plans.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced operational efficiency within the team.
- Managed staff performance, providing feedback and support to improve service delivery.
Education
High School Diploma -
CCC
Clovis, NMSkills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- End-of-life care
- Compassionate communication
- Patient transfers
- Emotional support
- Complex Problem-solving
- Emergency response
- Clinical documentation
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Wound care
- Toileting assistance
- Lifting and transferring
- Infection control practices
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Patient lifting
- Patient-focused care
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Geriatric care
- Direct patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Supporting personal needs
- Ambulation assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Responding to emergencies
- Patient relationship building
- Light housekeeping
- Inpatient care
- Patient assessments
- Healthcare ethics
- Valid state driver's license
- Care plan implementation
- Patient relations
- Activity planning
- Quality assurance
- Preparing meals
- Reliable transportation
- Medical records management
- Feeding assistance expert
- Meal planning
- Pediatric care
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Retirement Ranch
05.2023 - Current
Caretaker
Simplicity Homecare
03.2023 - 05.2023
Resident Assistance
Wheatfields
02.2019 - 03.2020
Caregiver
Genesis Homecare LLC
07.2011 - Current
Personal Case Manager
Genesis Homecare LLC
07.2011 - 10.2014
High School Diploma -
CCC