Summary
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Education
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Theresa Hooper

Rockland,ME

Summary

Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.

Overview

15
years of professional experience

Work History

Attendant Services

Caregiver
05.2009 - Current

Job overview

  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
  • Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
  • Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.

Maine Health/ Knox Center For Long Term Care

Certified Nursing Assistant
04.2019 - 09.2019

Job overview

  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

Bryan University
Tempe, AZ

Associate of Science from Medical Assisting
04.2024

University Overview

Completion of Professional Readiness Program course

Midcoast School of Technology
Rockland, ME

Certified Nursing Certification from Certified Nursing Assistant
04.2019

University Overview

Skills

  • Patient Companionship
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Medication and Appointment Reminders
  • Verbal and Written Communication Skills
  • Emotional Support
  • Patient Assessments
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • PPE Usage
  • Patient Management
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Client Documentation

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant
Maine Health/ Knox Center For Long Term Care
04.2019 - 09.2019
Caregiver
Attendant Services
05.2009 - Current
Bryan University
Associate of Science from Medical Assisting
Midcoast School of Technology
Certified Nursing Certification from Certified Nursing Assistant
Theresa Hooper