Zariah Watt
St Pete ,FL
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated CNA with extensive experience at Right At Home Health Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety through effective communication and active listening. Committed to delivering high-quality care while promoting independence and dignity for all patients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA/HHA
Right At Home Health Care
12.2024 - Current
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Conducted basic physical assessments on new admissions to gather baseline data for nursing staff evaluation.
CNA
Balanced Healthcare Receivables LLC
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Childcare Assistant
Rclub |
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided key emotional support to special needs youth.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies to address challenging behaviors exhibited by young clients.
- Enhanced youth development by implementing engaging and age-appropriate programs.
- Contributed positively towards team collaborations by engaging in regular meetings and sharing insights, enhancing team cohesion.
- Promoted positive behavior change in young clients by utilizing evidence-based therapeutic techniques.
- Provided supervision to junior staff members, offering mentorship and guidance on best practices for working with children and teenagers.
- Taught life skills and coping mechanisms to residential population in one-on-one and group sessions.
- Maintained detailed case records, ensuring accurate documentation and timely reporting of progress to relevant stakeholders.
- Developed strong rapport with clients and families, fostering trust and open communication during therapy sessions.
Server
The Preserve At Clearwater
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Advocated for client needs within various systems, such as schools, courts, and social service agencies.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Addressed customer complaints or concerns professionally, ensuring swift resolution and maintaining positive relationships.
Education
Enterprise Highschool
Clearwater, FL05.2024
Skills
- Time management
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassion and empathy
- Bathing assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Basic life support
- Dressing assistance
- End-of-life care
- Patient transfers
- Emergency response
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking and organization
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient advocacy
- Health monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Toileting assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Safety precautions
- Collecting vital signs
- Bedside manner
- Direct patient care
- Patience and empathy
- Safety awareness
- CPR training
Certification
CPR; first aide
Med tech
Timeline
CNA/HHA
Right At Home Health Care
12.2024 - Current
CNA
Balanced Healthcare Receivables LLC
08.2023 - Current
Childcare Assistant
Rclub |
01.2022 - 06.2024
Server
The Preserve At Clearwater
01.2020 - 03.2022
Enterprise Highschool