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Toni Halstead

Fort Myers,FL

Summary

Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Assistant bringing senior level experience in healthcare settings. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

CNA /In-Home Caregiver

Private Care
11.2021 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Monitor and record vital signs
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Assist with transfers.
  • Perform range of motion exercises.
  • Assist with Dr's prescribed physical therapy.
  • Provide mental stimulation and activities to reduce cognitive decline.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.

CNA /Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
04.2023 - 02.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Private Home
04.2023 - 02.2024
  • Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Assist with transfers using electric and manual hoyer lifts.
  • Assist with the use of respiratory aids such as nebulizer,cough assist and trilogy.
  • Monitor and record glucose levels.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
  • Provide transportation to Dr's appointments driving handicap wheelchair assessable van.
  • Provide nutritious meals.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Activities Director

Kiva At Canterbury
01.2017 - 03.2019
  • Promoted exceptional quality of life for residents by innovating, organizing, and conducting entertaining and stimulating activities.
  • Evaluated supplies and requested purchases to meet activity plans.
  • Supported cognitive health through the implementation of brain fitness programs designed to stimulate mental acuity in older adults.
  • Enhanced resident satisfaction by developing and implementing diverse activity programs tailored to individual interests and needs.
  • Ensured compliance with state regulations by maintaining thorough records of resident participation in activities.
  • Provided respectful mobility assistance to individuals needing extra support.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sherman Tide High School
Seth, WV
06.1984

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Patient Transfers
  • Recording vital signs
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Patient Lifting
  • End of life care
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Transporting patients
  • Valid Florida driver's license
  • Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
  • Activity Planning
  • Observing responses
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • CNA Certification
  • CPR Certification

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Course in Alzheimer's and Dementia
  • Course in HIV and Aids
  • Course in medication administration
  • CPR Certified
  • Active Florida level II back ground screening
  • Up to date medical clearance and TB report

Timeline

CNA /Elderly Caregiver

Private Home
04.2023 - 02.2024

Certified Nursing Assistant

Private Home
04.2023 - 02.2024

CNA /In-Home Caregiver

Private Care
11.2021 - Current

Activities Director

Kiva At Canterbury
01.2017 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

Sherman Tide High School

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