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Te'Keya Wooden

Akron,OH

Summary

Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Compassionate caregiver offers 5+ years of experience assisting others. Committed to delivering top-notch care, administering medication and maintaining safe environments. Knowledgeable of care documentation practices. Experienced Caregiver accustomed to administering bedside and personal care, ambulation and personal hygiene assistance. Punctual individual enthusiastically handling activities of daily living and meals in home and institutional environments. Conscientious and attentive professional available to work any shift and holidays. Skilled in ambulation assistance and patient transportation. Dedicated cna brings 8+year background visiting patients in-home and conducting physical assessments, dressing wounds and assisting with bathing and grooming activities. Polite and courteous professional with in-depth knowledge of CPR and first aid. Committed to collaborating with physicians and families to provide quality patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Care Provider

Homecareohio
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.

CNA

IntelyCare
01.2022 - 08.2022
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ohio Rockynol Nursing Home
03.2018 - 11.2021
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.
  • Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
  • Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.

CNA

Nursing Staff Agency
07.2020 - 01.2021
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
  • Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
  • Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition, and progress.

CNA Student

Altercare Louisville
02.2019 - 09.2019
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared with empathy and compassion to build positive patient and family relationships.
  • Created positive patient experience by assisting patients with bathing, ambulating, feeding and personal and oral hygiene care.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output to report changes to medical and nursing staff.
  • Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Responded to patient requests for supplies and personal comfort items such as extra blankets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Saint Gregory High School
Chicago
05.2016

Skills

  • Cardiovascular and Respiratory Evaluations
  • Clinical Documentation and Reporting
  • Interdisciplinary Care
  • Task Management
  • Meal Preparation
  • Status Updates
  • Clinical Quality Program Standards
  • Report Observations

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant

Timeline

Home Care Provider

Homecareohio
01.2023 - 06.2023

CNA

IntelyCare
01.2022 - 08.2022

CNA

Nursing Staff Agency
07.2020 - 01.2021

CNA Student

Altercare Louisville
02.2019 - 09.2019

Certified Nursing Assistant

Ohio Rockynol Nursing Home
03.2018 - 11.2021

High School Diploma -

Saint Gregory High School
Te'Keya Wooden