Sarah Deaver
Faison,NC
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant with experience serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Patient and highly compassionate. Skilled at operating within long-term care environments or outpatient centers.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Hospice Aide
3hc Home Health & Hospice
Goldsboro, North Carolina
07.2023 - Current
- Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
- Ensured confidentiality of patient information at all times.
- Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
- Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
- Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted in the delivery of patient care services as delegated by the RN Case Manager or other healthcare professionals.
- Completed assigned tasks such as light housekeeping, laundry, errands, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Observed changes in patients' condition and reported any unusual findings to the RN Case Manager.
- Performed personal hygiene activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing and undressing and toileting assistance.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Provided companionship to patients while encouraging them to remain active within their limitations.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings regarding patient's plan of care.
- Maintained a safe environment for patient care through adherence to established safety guidelines and policies.
- Developed relationships with patients that promoted trust, compassion and dignity throughout hospice journey.
Receptionist
Goshen Medical Center
Warsaw, North Carolina
11.2020 - 07.2023
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Scheduled appointments for clients, customers, and other visitors.
- Maintained a neat reception area by organizing materials and tidying up furniture.
- Verified visitors' identification cards before allowing access to the building.
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
- Managed all incoming mail distribution, courier services, faxes, and photocopying documents as requested.
- Provided administrative support to staff members including typing letters, filing documents, and scanning and copying documents when necessary.
- Responded to inquiries from internal staff members regarding office operations issues such as mail delivery or office equipment maintenance.
- Processed customer payments using cash registers or point-of-sale terminals according to company policies and procedures.
- Monitored security cameras in the lobby area to ensure safety of employees and guests.
- Coordinated with vendors for repairs and maintenance of office equipment such as printers or computers.
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
- Maintained an organized filing system of confidential client information in accordance with company policy.
- Provided excellent customer service at all times while interacting with both internal and external customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hobbton High School
Newton Grove, NC06-2019
Skills
- Range of motion exercises
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate Care
- Catheter Care
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Written and verbal communication
- Ambulation and exercise assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Feeding Assistance
- Mobility Assistance
- Relationship Building
Timeline
Hospice Aide
3hc Home Health & Hospice
07.2023 - Current
Receptionist
Goshen Medical Center
11.2020 - 07.2023
High School Diploma -
Hobbton High School