With a proven track record at Clarendale of Schererville, I excel in patient care and time management, enhancing patient wellness through personalized recreational activities and efficient daily support. My experience in and life experiences have significantly contributed to improving patient outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and empathy in healthcare environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Aide
Clarendale of Schererville
08.2019 - 05.2023
Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
Aided in maintaining a clean living environment, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up spaces.
Contributed to a positive atmosphere by creating friendly interactions between fellow aides and the nursing team members.
Assisted with range-of-motion exercises, contributing to improved mobility and overall health for patients.
Ensured proper nutrition for patients by preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
Assisted with onboarding of new employees.
ABA Paraprofessional
Life Strategies Counseling
08.2023 - 11.2023
Consistently tracked and documented student progress using data-driven methods to inform future instruction.
Coordinated with occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other specialists to provide comprehensive support for each student''s unique needs.
Reduced instances of disruptive behaviors through proactive intervention strategies and consistent implementation of behavior plans.
Assisted teachers in managing classroom behaviors, ensuring a conducive learning environment for all students.
Assisted in training other paraprofessionals on ABA principles, sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices.
Provided crisis intervention support during critical situations involving escalated behaviors or emotional distress among students.
Implemented visual schedules and supports to help students transition smoothly between activities throughout the day.
Effectively managed challenging situations with students by remaining calm, composed, and focused on implementing appropriate interventions in a timely manner.
Transporter
Franciscan Physician Network
08.2024 - 12.2024
Warmly greeted patients and visitors and made each feel welcome.
Transported patients to testing and treatment units, operating rooms and other areas using moveable beds, wheelchairs, and stretchers.
Maintained cleanliness of transport equipment to minimize infection risk for patients and staff.
Reduced patient anxiety during transport by maintaining open communication and answering questions.
Ensured patient safety by properly positioning patients on stretchers, wheelchairs, and other transport equipment.
Assisted patients in moving out of beds, wheelchairs, stretchers, or medical transport vans.
Acted as an advocate for patients'' needs while being transported around the facility, ensuring their dignity was preserved at all times.
Assisted in the transfer of critically ill patients within the hospital, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and medical protocol adherence.
Assisted with discharge process by escorting patients with belongings to leave facility safely and comfortably.
Assisted patients in using oxygen tanks and other medical equipment to manage smooth transition from hospital to designated location.
Assisted with lifting and handling patients using appropriate patient safety equipment such as lift swings, stand-up lifts and overhead lifts.