Sandra Washington
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record at A Step to Freedom, enhancing resident satisfaction through compassionate caregiving and efficient elderly care. Excelled in providing emotional support and dementia care, significantly improving residents' quality of life. Skilled in assisted living practices, demonstrating a strong ability to foster independence while ensuring safety and well-being.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Resident Aid
A Step to Freedom
Los Angeles
05.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Improved resident satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Actively participated in ongoing staff training programs to maintain knowledge on best practices in residential care settings.
- Conducted regular room checks to ensure cleanliness, safety, and overall well-being of residents within the facility.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Developed strong relationships with residents'' families by maintaining open lines of communication regarding their loved one''s care and progress.
- Enhanced resident independence by encouraging self-care tasks within their abilities while still providing necessary assistance when needed.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, enhancing their overall quality of life.
- Delivered meal assistance services to residents who required additional support during mealtimes, ensuring adequate nutrition intake for each individual''s dietary needs.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Youth Counselor
Star View Adolescent Center
Torrance, CA
04.2004 - 09.2019
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Created and implemented individualized plans for individual youth.
- Documented detailed case notes efficiently, maintaining confidentiality while adhering to reporting protocols set forth by the organization.
- Demonstrated positive influence to children by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
- Provided crisis intervention and emotional support to youth.
- Encouraged children to talk issues out with each other and without anger, which eased tense situations.
- Helped youth develop and achieve personal goals with close support.
Education
General -
Jordan Highschool
Los Angeles, CASkills
Assisted Living Experience
Elderly Care
Compassionate Caregiving
Dementia Care
Emotional Support
Bedside manner
Transportation Assistance
Timeline
Resident Aid
A Step to Freedom
05.2020 - Current
Youth Counselor
Star View Adolescent Center
04.2004 - 09.2019
General -
Jordan Highschool