Rachel Sullivan
Vancouver,WA
Summary
Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with over fifteen years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Farmington Square Gresham
Gresham, OR
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Health Care
Vancouver, WA
02.2023 - 07.2023
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
CNA in Training
Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park
Vancouver, WA
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Completed patient assessments by taking vital signs, such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, toileting and grooming.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Ensured proper functioning of medical equipment and reported any malfunctions promptly.
- Performed basic nursing procedures under the direction of registered nurses.
- Assisted with transferring patients from beds to wheelchairs or strhers and vice versa.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs, positioning pillows or blankets for added comfort.
Caregiver
Enlivant Assisted Living
Vancouver, WA
12.2021 - 10.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
Vancouver, WA
06.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
Patient Advocate
Kroger
Portland, OR
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Patient Care Coordinator
Alliance Rx Walgreens Prime Specialty Pharmacy
Beaverton, OR
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Maintained accurate records of all patient care activities using electronic health record systems.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork, answering phones and scheduling appointments.
- Completed insurance verifications and claim forms for patient intake and processing.
- Explained policies, procedures and services to patients.
- Obtained informed consent and payment documentation from patients and filed in system.
- Verified patients' insurance and payment methods during admissions or check-in processes.
- Organized timely and accurate referrals to help patients obtain health care services and access available resources.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies: Europe
Portland State University
Portland, OR06-2008
Skills
- Compassionate Client Care
- Care Plan Adherence
- Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Patient Companionship
- Progress Documentation
- ADL Assistance
- Incident Reporting
- First Aid and Safety
- Heavy Lifting
- PPE Usage
- Case Management Experience
- Respectful and Compassionate
Certification
- Obtained certification of completion for CNA training and 72 hours of clinicals at Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park
Timeline
Caregiver
Farmington Square Gresham
06.2023 - 12.2023
Caregiver
Visiting Angels Home Health Care
02.2023 - 07.2023
CNA in Training
Avamere Rehabilitation of Cascade Park
11.2022 - 02.2023
Caregiver
Enlivant Assisted Living
12.2021 - 10.2022
Caregiver
Senior Helpers
06.2020 - 01.2021
Patient Advocate
Kroger
03.2020 - 07.2020
Patient Care Coordinator
Alliance Rx Walgreens Prime Specialty Pharmacy
10.2019 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Arts - International Studies: Europe
Portland State University
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