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Tanja Morton

Reading,PA

Summary

Certified Nurse assistant and devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

everday home care
Reading, PA
08.2022 - Current
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping, and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.

Caregiver

PPL
Reading, PA
10.2016 - 06.2020
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills, such as bathing, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping, and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Respected the rights of each client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Maintained a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Caregiver

Abilities in Motion
Reading, PA
09.2006 - 10.2016
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered, and other pertinent information.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping, and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse rate.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to the supervisor.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Respected the rights of each client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards governing home health care services.
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wyomissing Nursing and rerhab
Reading, PA
01.1995 - 08.1998
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration rate.
  • Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
  • Reported changes in patient condition to a registered nurse or physician.
  • Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
  • Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
  • Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
  • Responded quickly to emergencies involving sudden illness or injury.
  • Cleaned and sanitized patient rooms according to established protocols.
  • Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
  • Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
  • Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
  • Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
  • Transported patients to treatment units using wheelchairs or stretchers.
  • Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
  • Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
  • Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
  • Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
  • Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating the healthcare team on patient status.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to a interdisciplinary care team.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance

Reading Area Community College
Reading, PA
06-1995

High School Diploma -

William Penn Senior High School
York, PA
06-1987

Skills

  • Compassionate client care
  • Progress Documentation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Behavioral Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • ADL Assistance
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Client documentation
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Strong Ethics
  • Housekeeping
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Patient Companionship
  • Documentation
  • Incident Reporting
  • Special Needs Care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Disability Support
  • Client Transportation
  • Direct Patient Care
  • First aid and safety
  • Compassionate Care
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Dependable and Responsible
  • Records Management
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • PPE Usage
  • Hoyer Lifting Equipment
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Incapacitation care
  • Elderly Care
  • Supportive Companionship
  • COVID-19 Safety Policies

Languages

English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

Certification

Certified Nurse assistant

Racc Jan 1995

  • Certified Nurse assistant

Timeline

Caregiver

everday home care
08.2022 - Current

Caregiver

PPL
10.2016 - 06.2020

Caregiver

Abilities in Motion
09.2006 - 10.2016

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wyomissing Nursing and rerhab
01.1995 - 08.1998

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Assistance

Reading Area Community College

High School Diploma -

William Penn Senior High School

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