THEOLA K CARTER
HOUSTON
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nurse Assistant committed to delivering compassionate patient care and supporting healthcare teams. Proven experience in assisting medical personnel and enhancing patient comfort, ensuring high-quality healthcare standards. Eager to leverage skills in a dynamic environment where professionalism and a passion for helping others make a meaningful impact. Ready to contribute to a collaborative team focused on improving patient outcomes and overall well-being.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Assistant
Caregivers and Companions
04.2025 - Current
- Assisted in daily patient activities, ensuring comfort and safety through compassionate care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to monitor and report changes in client conditions.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and in daily patient activities, ensuring comfort and safety through compassionate care.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to support healthcare team decisions.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans for diverse patient needs.
Care Assistant
Homewell Care Services
08.2021 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Developed individualized care plans to meet specific client needs and preferences.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient scheduling systems to optimize caregiver-client matchings.
Private Caregiver
Ann Weirline
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided compassionate personal care to enhance clients' quality of life.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring client comfort and safety.
- Developed tailored care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Maintained accurate records of client health and progress for effective monitoring.
CNA
Home Health of Huntsville
02.2007 - 10.2009
- Assisted residents with personal care needs.
- Prepared meals.
- Maintained medication compliance.
- Ensured residents met personal and professional appointments.
- Performed light housekeeping duties.
- Assisted clients with exercise and performing range of motion.
- Dressed residents in appropriate clothing.
- Assisted residents with daily hygiene.
- Positioned residents for comfort and preventive skin pressure break down.
- Performed and recorded vital signs upon request from physicians.
CNA
Huntsville Healthcare Center
08.2003 - 05.2007
- Dressed residents.
- Assisted with the transferring residents to and from wheelchairs and other adaptive equipment.
- Assisted clients with exercise and performing range of motion.
- Monitored hydration, turned immobile residents, and fed residents as necessary.
- Assisted residents in and out of bed.
- Monitored and documented vitals.
- Assisted residents with range of motion and exercising.
- Assisted with grooming; changing clothes, cleaning up when soiled/wet, shaving.
CNA
Towncreek Retirement
02.1998 - 01.2000
- Worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant.
Education
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
Huntsville, TX05-1986
Skills
- Feeding assistance
- Compassionate care
- Mobility assistance
- Client confidentiality
- Vital signs documentation
- Written and verbal communication
Certification
- Certified Nurse Aide Certification
- Texas Department of Aging, Texas
Language Skills
English (Read Write Speak)
Timeline
Care Assistant
Caregivers and Companions
04.2025 - Current
Private Caregiver
Ann Weirline
01.2022 - 08.2022
Care Assistant
Homewell Care Services
08.2021 - 05.2024
CNA
Home Health of Huntsville
02.2007 - 10.2009
CNA
Huntsville Healthcare Center
08.2003 - 05.2007
CNA
Towncreek Retirement
02.1998 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Huntsville High School
Summary of Qualifications
Over fifteen years of experience as a Certified Nurse's Aide working in facilities, institutions and private homes.