Essential Job Functions as described by ESLC on my contract.
Provide individualized attention for resident's physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being.
Attend to the individual needs of the resident which includes grooming, bathing, oral hygiene, feeding, incontinent care, toileting, transferring, ambulation, range of motion etc., as indicted on resident care plan.
Maintain the comfort, privacy and dignity of each resident in the delivery of care.
Follow policies and procedures in regard to safety of the resident, other's, property, and myself.
Comply with rules and regulations as set forth by the North Dakota Department of Health and the Center for Medicare/Medicaid services.
Understand the residents' rights - be free of restraints, free of abuse and neglect. Promptly report any of such violations.
Assist in maintaining a safe, neat and clean environment.
Promptly answer residents' call lights and alarms.
Checking vital signs, weight, applying lotions, etc.
Lift, move, and transport residents by using gait belt, one-person, two person transfer, Hoyer lift, standing lift, etc. as identified by care plan.
Document care provided on shift.
Follow proper safety and infection control procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant CNA / Unit Clerk
Jamestown Regional Medical Center
Jamestown, ND
03.2021 - 05.2022
Rooming of patients at the specialty clinic for Orthopedics, Podiatry, Otolaryngology, Urology, Oncology and Wound.
Taking vitals, entering into EPIC system, gathering information regarding Chief complaint for providers.
Assisting in procedures in all departments.
Stocking of exam rooms with medical supplies.
Answering phone calls transfer to proper department or taking messages.
Follow-up phone calls to patients as to reminders of appointments or assist with any concerns.
Transport of lab samples.
Clean scopes for Urology and Otolaryngology.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant/DCS
North Dakota State Hospital
Jamestown, ND
03.2020 - 02.2021
Under the direction of the unit nurse, the CNA provide and ensure that quality nursing care is delivered to clients under the care of NDSH.
The CNA assist with direct client cares, serve as a direct resource for the clients, provide care to clients within their treatment program; observe and monitor their condition, relate to clients in a therapeutic manner, communicate pertinent information to staff; complete thorough and timely documentation; create a safe and therapeutic environment for clients.
Direct Care Associate/CNA
ANNE CARLSON CENTER
Jamestown, ND
02.2016 - 05.2016
The Direct support professional support clients with their life to include health and personal cares, therapeutic, educational, recreational, and leisure activities for individuals with disabilities to achieve maximum growth and learning, as they make transitions through their life.
The direct support professional assumes the authority, responsibility and accountability for carrying out their individual plans.
They will support the development and connections needed to participate in community life.
Harness Assembler
Fargo Assembly CO.
Edgeley, ND
11.2014 - 02.2015
Inspect or test wiring installations, assemblies, or circuits for resistance factors or for operation and record results.
Assemble electrical or electronic system or support structures and install components, units, subassemblies, wiring or assembly casing using rivets, bolts, soldering or micro-welding equipment.
(Business closed down)
General Worker
Lagodinski Farms/Grains
Edgeley
03.2009 - 11.2014
Operate tractors, tractor-drawn machinery and self-propelled machinery plow, harrow and fertilize soil or to plant harvest crops.
Repair and maintain farm vehicles and implements.
Repairs farm buildings, fences and other structures.
Load agricultural product into trucks and haul to market or storage facilities.
Operating semi with double trailers, bobcats, payloaders, track tractors, grain cards with electronic scale, and telehandlers.
Load hoppers, containers or conveyors to feed machines with products using bolts and hand tools.
Sorting, feeding of cattle. Calving during season and loading cattle.
Sanding and spray-painting bins, silage trucks, axels and buildings.
(References: Lon 701-709-0254 or Butch 701-320-0151)
Nurse Assistant (CNA) Housekeeper
Manor St. Joseph
01.2010 - 10.2012
Answer patient call signals, bells or intercom system to determine patients' needs and assist with those needs.
Reposition bedridden patients, bed baths and hygiene every 2hrs.
Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and standing, walking or exercising.
Gather information from caregivers, nurses or physicians about patient condition and treatment plans.
Measure and record food and liquid intake / urinary and fecal output.
Document or otherwise report observation of patient behavior, complaints or physical outbursts.
Collect or empty bedpans.
Clean and sanitize patient rooms and bathroom.
Record height and weight of patients, taking of vitals.
Restock patients' room with linen and toiletries.
Explain medical instructions or process to patients or family members as needed especially at end-of-life situations.
Clean entire building, rooms, dining room, bathrooms, hallways, offices, elevator, staircases, attic - with proper cleaning supplies and in proper order to minimize spread of infections and germs. Per infection control guidelines.