Samantha Ashby
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Merrill Gardens
ANTHEM, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- 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.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
CNA
Parkmoor Village Health and Rehabilitation
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
01.2019 - 05.2022
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab
HOLLISTER, MO
10.2014 - 12.2018
- Performed range of motion exercises and monitored patient's response to treatments.
- Helped residents with activities of daily living including ambulation and transfers.
- Maintained accurate records of patient progress notes, treatments and other documentation related to patient care services provided.
- Participated in development and implementation of individualized plans of care for each resident assigned under direction of a registered nurse or licensed physical therapist assistant.
- Assisted with feeding techniques that promote independence in eating skills.
- Aided residents with mobility issues using appropriate devices such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes.
- Applied braces, splints, bandages and prosthetic appliances.
- Lifted, turned, positioned and transported patients to and from beds, chairs, baths and toilets.
- Aided with care planning and transition from skilled rehabilitation services to restorative care.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
CNA
BRIGHTON RIDGE
Eureka Springs, AR
06.2014 - 10.2014
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - ALLIED HEALTH
NORTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Harrison, ARAssociate of Science - Sociology
Community College of Denver
Denver, COSkills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Mobility Assistance
- Behavioral Management
- ADL Assistance
- Documentation
- Progress Documentation
- Medication Administration
- CPR Certification
- Quality Assurance
- Clinical Documentation
- CNA Certification
Certification
- AZ caregiver
- AZ CNA
- CPR CERTIFIED
Timeline
Caregiver
Merrill Gardens
06.2024 - Current
CNA
Parkmoor Village Health and Rehabilitation
01.2019 - 05.2022
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab
10.2014 - 12.2018
CNA
BRIGHTON RIDGE
06.2014 - 10.2014
Some College (No Degree) - ALLIED HEALTH
NORTH ARKANSAS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Associate of Science - Sociology
Community College of Denver
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