Shawn Coleman
Dickson,TN
Summary
Compassionate Restorative Aide possessing experience in assisting patients with rehabilitation exercises and activities of daily living. Strengths include understanding patient needs, implementing restorative care plans, and maintaining patient dignity at all times. Have made impactful contributions to previous work environments by fostering communication between health care teams and enhancing quality of life for patients through effective restorative practices.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Restorative Aide
Dickson Health And Rehab
Dickson, TN
05.2013 - Current
- Provided restorative exercises and activities to patients in accordance with established protocols.
- Assisted nursing staff with patient care, including dressing changes, transferring and ambulation.
- Monitored patients' progress and communicated any changes in condition to the nursing staff.
- Performed range of motion exercises with patients to improve mobility and flexibility.
- Observed patients while they completed daily living activities such as eating, bathing, grooming.
- Organized restorative supplies and equipment for use by nursing staff or physical therapists.
- Maintained records of patient treatments and activities using computer software programs.
- Assisted with positioning of residents for comfort and safety during treatments and activities.
- Helped residents navigate stairs safely using appropriate assistive devices such as walkers or canes.
- Encouraged social interaction among residents through recreational activities such as games, music, art projects.
- Provided emotional support to residents who were feeling anxious or depressed about their health condition.
- Demonstrated safe lifting techniques when transferring or repositioning patients from bed to chair and wheelchair.
- Participated in team meetings regarding patient care plans and goals set forth by physicians.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waverly Central High School
Waverly, TN05-1997
Skills
- Verbal Communication
- Geriatric Care
- Safety awareness
- Body Mechanics
- HIPAA Requirements
- Confidential information
- Inventory Management
- Patient Care
- Customer Service
- Strength training
- Range of motion exercises
- Communication
- Needs Assessment
Timeline
Restorative Aide
Dickson Health And Rehab
05.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Waverly Central High School
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