Rebecca Iehl
Waterloo,IA
Summary
Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Life Changing Care Staff
North Star Community Services Inc.
Waterloo, IA
09.2003 - 04.2013
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
Residential Counselor
REM
Hiawatha, IA
09.1998 - 09.2003
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services and providing emotional support.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Cared for residents by assisting in changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning and personal hygiene.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
CNA
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
Cedar Falls, IA
09.1997 - 12.1998
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Education
High School Diploma -
West High School
Waterloo, IA05.1994
Data Entry
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IASkills
- First aid and safety
- Community integration
- Care plan assessment
- Progress documentation
Timeline
Life Changing Care Staff
North Star Community Services Inc.
09.2003 - 04.2013
Residential Counselor
REM
09.1998 - 09.2003
CNA
Cedar Falls Health Care Center
09.1997 - 12.1998
High School Diploma -
West High School
Data Entry
Hawkeye Community College
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