Yolanda Gathers
Stratford,CT
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sunset Shores Adult Day Health Center
Stratford, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Assist adults with disabilities with activities of daily living and goal achievement
- Experienced working with individuals with developmental disabilities and Autism
- Provide support and supervision for personal care, feeding, bathroom, and dressing
- Miscellaneous tasks such as utilizing a Hoyer lift and assisting community outings
Nurse Aide
Hartford Healthcare at Home
Newington, CT
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Assisted with activities of daily living, such as hair and oral care, bathing, and dressing
- Transported clients to appointments and provided companionship through different activities
- Aided individuals with limited mobility in ambulation with or without mechanical aides
- Helped individuals complete important therapy exercises under direction of RN
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benchmark Senior Living
Fairfield, CT
02.2019 - 06.2023
- Provided support of residents in an assisted living facility under the supervision of the RN
- Primary duties included providing physical assistance to residents for mobility, assisting with transferring and exercising according to care plans
- Assisted with feeding according to dietary needs, bathing, dressing, recorded and monitored vital signs
- Experience working with individuals with Alzheimer’s and other dementia issues
Certified Nurse Aide/Companion
Companions & Homemakers
Westport, CT
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention
- Provide overall companionship and supervision for the safety and well-being of patients
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients and assisted with mobility
Certified Nurse Aide
Synergy Homecare
Fairfield, CT
04.2018 - 06.2019
- Provided nursing care, transportation, and companionship to assigned clients
- Travel to provide services and in-home care in Fairfield county
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake and output, reporting changes to nursing staff
Certified Nurse Aide
Executive Care
Stratford, CT
09.2016 - 08.2018
- Record and monitor vitals signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, and respiration rate
- Provide medical and nutritional supplement reminders to patients
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Sunset Shores Adult Day Health Center
05.2023 - Current
Nurse Aide
Hartford Healthcare at Home
04.2021 - 01.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Benchmark Senior Living
02.2019 - 06.2023
Certified Nurse Aide
Synergy Homecare
04.2018 - 06.2019
Certified Nurse Aide
Executive Care
09.2016 - 08.2018
Certified Nurse Aide/Companion
Companions & Homemakers
03.2015 - 09.2019
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