Senait Mengesha
75 E Wayne Avenue, Silver Spring,Maryland
Summary
Dedicated CNA with proven expertise in patient-focused care and compassionate communication, honed at Griswold Home Care of Aspen Hill. Excelled in delivering comprehensive support, enhancing patient satisfaction and well-being. Skilled in mobility assistance and maintaining confidentiality, significantly improving patient outcomes and trust.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Griswold Home Care of Aspen Hill
02.2023 - Current
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wondyirad Secondary High School
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia06.2004
Skills
- Compassionate communication
- Basic Life Support
- Compassion and Empathy
- Dressing assistance
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Patient Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Patient-focused care
- Patient Lifting
- Mobility Assistance
- Feeding assistance expert
- Maintaining privacy
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
CNA
Griswold Home Care of Aspen Hill
02.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Wondyirad Secondary High School
- CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
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