Riquita Moss
Buffalo,NY
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Community Services For Every1, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient confidentiality. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through effective relationship building and attentive care, ensuring dignity and independence in daily living activities. Committed to fostering a supportive environment for optimal recovery.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Dsp
Community Services For Every1
01.2017 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- 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.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
CNA
Beechwood
01.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- 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.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
- Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
CNA
Father Baker Manor
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
Pca
Aftercare
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Education
No Degree - General Studies
Bryant And Stratton College
Getzville, NY05-2018
High School Diploma -
Internation Prep @Grover Cleaved
110 14th Steet Buffalo Ny 06-2015
Skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- CPR certification
- Active listening
- Dressing assistance
- Dementia care
- Ability to lift
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient confidentiality
- Supportive personality
- Physical strength
- Safety compliance
- Relationship building
- Meal planning and preparation
- Cooking meals
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Housekeeping
- Bedside manner
- Personal care worker
- Bedside care
Timeline
CNA
Beechwood
01.2024 - 01.2025
CNA
Father Baker Manor
02.2022 - 01.2023
Dsp
Community Services For Every1
01.2017 - Current
Pca
Aftercare
01.2017 - 12.2018
No Degree - General Studies
Bryant And Stratton College
High School Diploma -
Internation Prep @Grover Cleaved
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