Regina Ceaser
Elk Grove,CA
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth. Responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. Offers excellent technical abilities with software and applications, ability to handle challenging work, and excellent time management skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Sandi Redbach
Davis, CA
01.2013 - Current
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- 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.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- 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.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Developed plans for respite care when needed based on availability of family members or other caregivers.
- 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.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Rehabilitation Assistant
Crestwood Psychiatric Health Facility
01.2013 - Current
- Provide optimal care to mental health patient's observation, including routine unit rounds and patient checks, complete admission and discharges, obtain patient vital signs and weight, assist at mealtime include distributing meals
- Monitor and evaluate and record patient's progress.
Mental Health Worker
CRESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC
CA
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Provide safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with
- Established policies, procedures and standards of care
- Provides patient monitoring including but not limited to rounds, assist with one to ones seclusions, and restraint supervision
- Admission and discharges patients as assigned ,this includes completing associated
- Documentation
- Obtains patient vital signs and weight
- Assist at mealtime include distributing meals.
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Anka Behavioral Health Inc
Roseville, CA
01.2010 - 01.2013
- Complete the admission process of all clients accepted into the program including an initial intake interview, document action, initial diagnosis and treatment plan within 24 hours
- Maintain and effectively use current resources file for client referrals, and take and screen referrals to assure that appropriate clients are admitted to the program
- Coordinate with all persons involved in client treatment to include but not be limited to: physicians, case managers, treatment coordinators, and therapists to assure continuity of client care
- Participate in planning, development, and implementation of a cohesive treatment program and assure that the program operates as scheduled and is in keeping with the structure, rules, and philosophy of the program
- Assist relief staff and client residents in emergency procedures, Universal Precautions (HIV) awareness, infection prevention and control standards, and blood borne pathogen clean-up.
Independent Living facilitator
Alliance
Sacramento, CA
01.2007 - 01.2008
- Trained and certified to administer oral medications to patients
- CPR trained
- Provided care for patients suffering from mental illnesses, substances abuse and some medical conditions
- Maintained the confidentiality of the patient records and health information
- Performed assigned duties with respect for Human Dignity
- Prepared report of various mentally impaired patients
- Performed additional duties and responsibilities.
Youth Counselor
Mathiot Group Home
Sacramento, CA
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Responsible to maintain clinical charts and communication
- Provided counseling to adolescents
- Assisted in accordance with youth care policies, programs and procedures
- Computer literate
- Ability to lead others
- Able to work in flexible schedule
- Attended training classes including CPI, CPR, and First Aid.
Adaptive Skills Trainer
SOUTHSIDE ART CENTER
Sacramento, CA
01.1999 - 01.2007
- Observe document and report behavior of residents to nurses, doctors and therapists
- Entrusted with the most complex resident's issues as a result of exceptional ability to promptly resolve concerns and safety of all residents and staff
- Assist all mental health crisis
- Provided basic health care according to the age and requirement of the patient
- Recognized prevented and responded to patients who were acting as a danger to themselves
- Supervise
- Clients and patients as well as interact with them therapeutically.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Health Management And Clinical Assistance
Cosumnes River College Community C
Sacramento, CASkills
Progress Monitoring
Patient Evaluations
Client Support
Patient Advocacy
Confidentiality
Goal Development
Safety and Risk Assessments
Care Delivery
Conflict De-Escalation
Discharge Planning
Treatment Planning
Skill Building
Medication Administration
ADL Assistance
Disaster Recovery
Developing Relationships
Crisis Intervention
Confidential Records
Supply Coordination
Mental Health Counseling
Patient Support
Building Rapport
Case Documentation
Client Goal Planning
Patient Evaluation
Tracking Client Progress
Certification
- Microsoft Office Suite 2007
- Adult CPR
- Automatic Defibrillator
- Basic First Aid Certified
- Massage Therapist
- Graphic Communications Certificate
- Pre-Press CPI – Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Pro-Act Professional Assault Crisis Training
- Restraint Certification
Accomplishments
- Crisis Management
- Cultural Issues in Mental Health Treatment
- Environmental Safety in the Workplace
- Fire Safety
- HIPPA for Mental Health Professionals
- Infection Prevention
- Overview of Mood Disorder in Adults
- Overview of Severe Persisted Mental Illness
- Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Therapeutic Boundaries
- Workplace Violence
Timeline
Caregiver
Sandi Redbach
01.2013 - Current
Rehabilitation Assistant
Crestwood Psychiatric Health Facility
01.2013 - Current
Mental Health Worker
CRESTWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INC
01.2011 - 01.2014
Mental Health Rehabilitation Worker
Anka Behavioral Health Inc
01.2010 - 01.2013
Independent Living facilitator
Alliance
01.2007 - 01.2008
Youth Counselor
Mathiot Group Home
01.2005 - 01.2007
Adaptive Skills Trainer
SOUTHSIDE ART CENTER
01.1999 - 01.2007
Some College (No Degree) - Health Management And Clinical Assistance
Cosumnes River College Community C