Roneshia Whitaker
Zachary,LA
Summary
Experience Caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Compassionate Caregiver possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in elderly care. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available seventy hours per week, weekends and evenings.
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Baton Rouge Heritage House
Baton Rouge, LA
09.2019 - 05.2022
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
CNA
Onpoint Quality Senior Care LLC
Zachary , LA
06.2018 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
HomeInstead Senior Care
CNA
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- I assisted elderly clients in life skills to be able to continue to live in their homes due to failing health or problems providing their daily life skills alone
- I also assisted with getting groceries, paying bills, picking up medication, and other needs as needed.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
CNA
Nona McInnis
Baton Rouge, LA
08.2019 - Current
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Education
CNA Certification - CNA Certification
Mia’s Medical Academy LLC
Baton Rouge, LA06.2019
diploma - Administrative Medical Assistant
Camelot College
Baton Rouge, LA12.2021
Child Development
Capital Area Technical College
Baton Rouge, LA08.2014
Skills
- I am a very devoted worker I pride myself on my ability to listen and
- Be concerned about the needs of others I have a strong passion to assist
- Others in the healing process and I am a dedicated team worker
- Awards: Child Development and Teacher Staff I/ CPR First Aide/BLS
- Credentials
- Illness Adaptation
- Personal Oxygen Delivery
- Convalescence Support
- Bedside Care
- Bedsore Prevention
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Needs Assessment
- Promoting Healthy Habits
- ADLs Assistance
- Household Cleaning
- Ability to Lift
- HIPAA Compliance
- Client Care
- Medical Reminders
- First Aid Certification
- Client Transportation
- Grocery Shopping
- Light Housekeeping
- Dental Care
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Incontinence Care
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
Certification
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
+ CPR/BLS
Timeline
CNA
Baton Rouge Heritage House
09.2019 - 05.2022
CNA
Nona McInnis
08.2019 - Current
CNA
Onpoint Quality Senior Care LLC
06.2018 - Current
HomeInstead Senior Care
CNA
01.2017 - 01.2018
CNA Certification - CNA Certification
Mia’s Medical Academy LLC
diploma - Administrative Medical Assistant
Camelot College
Child Development
Capital Area Technical College