Yimarie Castro
Haverhill,MA
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nonotuk Home Care
Haverhill, MA
07.2023 - Current
- 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 residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Casa Maria
Kissimmee, FL
12.2021 - 05.2022
- 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.
- 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 residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped clean and prepare patient consultation rooms to maintain hygiene standards
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Personal Care Assistant
Northeast Arc
Lawrence, MA
09.2009 - 08.2021
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Home Health Aide
Essy Home Care
Lawrence, MA
05.2014 - 09.2015
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Essex Community College
Lawrence, MA11.2021
Skills
- Wound Care
- Responding to Emergencies
- Charting Expertise
- Mobility Assistance Needs Understanding
- Supporting Personal Needs
- Medication Assistance
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- General Housekeeping Abilities
- Medical Records Management
- Quality Assurance Controls
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nonotuk Home Care
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Casa Maria
12.2021 - 05.2022
Home Health Aide
Essy Home Care
05.2014 - 09.2015
Personal Care Assistant
Northeast Arc
09.2009 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant - Certified Nursing Assistant
Northern Essex Community College