Certified Nursing Assistant

• Jun 2023 - Present

Certified Nursing Assistant

• Jun 2022 - Jul 2023

Prepares patients for and assists patients with meals; passes nourishment and water. Monitors and records vital signs, temperature, and blood pressure. Assists patients to bathrooms; provides bedpans; collects specimens. Transports and escorts patients to other areas. Changes beds, replenishes supplies; performs emergency housekeeping Gives patient care: bathe, shampoo, personal hygiene and oral care; keeps patients clean, dry and comfortable. Observes patients, records… Show more Prepares patients for and assists patients with meals; passes nourishment and water. Monitors and records vital signs, temperature, and blood pressure. Assists patients to bathrooms; provides bedpans; collects specimens. Transports and escorts patients to other areas. Changes beds, replenishes supplies; performs emergency housekeeping Gives patient care: bathe, shampoo, personal hygiene and oral care; keeps patients clean, dry and comfortable. Observes patients, records observations; alerts nurse to significant changes; performs charting duties. Ambulates patients, gives backrubs, repositions patients, and assists patients in and out of chairs and wheelchairs. Performs simple treatments, sitz baths; enemas; applies and changes unsterile pads; dressings; compresses, and packs. Assists nurses in caring for critical patients; checks safety equipment and restraints. Cleans and disinfects equipment; disposes of soiled linens and waste Show less Prepares patients for and assists patients with meals; passes nourishment and water. Monitors and records vital signs, temperature, and blood pressure. Assists patients to bathrooms; provides bedpans; collects specimens. Transports and escorts patients to other areas. Changes beds, replenishes supplies; performs emergency housekeeping Gives patient care: bathe, shampoo, personal hygiene and oral care; keeps patients clean, dry and comfortable. Observes patients, records… Show more Prepares patients for and assists patients with meals; passes nourishment and water. Monitors and records vital signs, temperature, and blood pressure. Assists patients to bathrooms; provides bedpans; collects specimens. Transports and escorts patients to other areas. Changes beds, replenishes supplies; performs emergency housekeeping Gives patient care: bathe, shampoo, personal hygiene and oral care; keeps patients clean, dry and comfortable. Observes patients, records observations; alerts nurse to significant changes; performs charting duties. Ambulates patients, gives backrubs, repositions patients, and assists patients in and out of chairs and wheelchairs. Performs simple treatments, sitz baths; enemas; applies and changes unsterile pads; dressings; compresses, and packs. Assists nurses in caring for critical patients; checks safety equipment and restraints. Cleans and disinfects equipment; disposes of soiled linens and waste Show less

Caretaker

• Aug 2017 - Sep 2020

Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. · Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse. · Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients. · Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks. · Transports patients as appropriate. · Provides care for patients during transportation. · Order supplies as needed for… Show more Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. · Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse. · Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients. · Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks. · Transports patients as appropriate. · Provides care for patients during transportation. · Order supplies as needed for patients and replenishes stock. · Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork. · Maintains a safe and clean work environment. · Contributes to cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies. · Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. · Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities. · Actively participates in achieving departmental goals. Show less Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. · Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse. · Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients. · Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks. · Transports patients as appropriate. · Provides care for patients during transportation. · Order supplies as needed for… Show more Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. · Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse. · Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients. · Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks. · Transports patients as appropriate. · Provides care for patients during transportation. · Order supplies as needed for patients and replenishes stock. · Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork. · Maintains a safe and clean work environment. · Contributes to cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies. · Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. · Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities. · Actively participates in achieving departmental goals. Show less

Caretaker

• Jan 2017 - Jul 2017

Work Responsibilities: · Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. · Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse. · Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients. · Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks. · Transports patients as appropriate. · Provides care for patients during transportation. ·… Show more Work Responsibilities: · Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. · Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse. · Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients. · Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks. · Transports patients as appropriate. · Provides care for patients during transportation. · Order supplies as needed for patients and replenishes stock. · Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork. · Maintains a safe and clean work environment. · Contributes to cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies. · Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. · Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities. · Actively participates in achieving departmental goals. Show less Work Responsibilities: · Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. · Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse. · Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients. · Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks. · Transports patients as appropriate. · Provides care for patients during transportation. ·… Show more Work Responsibilities: · Performs basic patient care activities according to the age appropriate and developmental needs of the patient. · Observes patients and reports any change in conditions to registered nurse. · Assists with admission, discharge and transfer of patients. · Straightens patients' rooms, changes linens, performs routine department tasks. · Transports patients as appropriate. · Provides care for patients during transportation. · Order supplies as needed for patients and replenishes stock. · Utilizes positive communication skills to affect conflict resolution and teamwork. · Maintains a safe and clean work environment. · Contributes to cost-effective patient care by monitoring use of time, equipment and supplies. · Complies with safety policies and procedures in order to provide a safe environment for employees, patients and visitors. · Demonstrates necessary flexibility in regard to changes in Hospital or department activities. · Actively participates in achieving departmental goals. Show less

Caregiver

• Feb 2013 - Dec 2013

Work Responsibilities: · Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities - Notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service - Assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile - Blends a variety… Show more Work Responsibilities: · Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities - Notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service - Assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile - Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day · Participates in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and monthly updates · Responsible for their designated group of residents during the shift, knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift. · Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies, adherence to safety rules and regulations. · Responds to the dining needs of the residents and guests while maintaining Sunrise hospitality and service standards · Invite, Encourage, Assist (IEA) residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on ISP and demographic profile · Committed to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Services Show less Work Responsibilities: · Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities - Notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service - Assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile - Blends a variety… Show more Work Responsibilities: · Build meaningful relationships with a specified number of seniors and their families as you provide assistance with activities of daily living, attend to individual care needs and get to know their unique preferences and personalities - Notify management of changes in condition and recommend adjustments in the level of care and service - Assist residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on their individual profile - Blends a variety of multi-sensory experiences into the resident's day · Participates in the development of the Individualized Service Plans (ISP) and monthly updates · Responsible for their designated group of residents during the shift, knows where their residents are and physically checks on them throughout the shift. · Partners with community team to ensure community is in compliance with OSHA requirements and promotion of Risk Management programs and policies, adherence to safety rules and regulations. · Responds to the dining needs of the residents and guests while maintaining Sunrise hospitality and service standards · Invite, Encourage, Assist (IEA) residents in life skills and other life enriching activities as indicated on ISP and demographic profile · Committed to serving our residents and guests through our Principles of Services Show less

Home Health Aide/Companion

• Dec 2012 - Jan 2013

· Keeping records of patient care provided. · Protecting patient records. · Reporting any health, physical, emotional, or mental changes related to patient to case manager. · Communicating with family and case manager on a constant basis. · Assisting with transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living. · Light housekeeping and meal preparations. · Assisting patient with all grooming and bathing needs. · Making doctors’… Show more · Keeping records of patient care provided. · Protecting patient records. · Reporting any health, physical, emotional, or mental changes related to patient to case manager. · Communicating with family and case manager on a constant basis. · Assisting with transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living. · Light housekeeping and meal preparations. · Assisting patient with all grooming and bathing needs. · Making doctors’ appointments. · Refilling medication Show less · Keeping records of patient care provided. · Protecting patient records. · Reporting any health, physical, emotional, or mental changes related to patient to case manager. · Communicating with family and case manager on a constant basis. · Assisting with transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living. · Light housekeeping and meal preparations. · Assisting patient with all grooming and bathing needs. · Making doctors’… Show more · Keeping records of patient care provided. · Protecting patient records. · Reporting any health, physical, emotional, or mental changes related to patient to case manager. · Communicating with family and case manager on a constant basis. · Assisting with transfers, ambulation, and activities of daily living. · Light housekeeping and meal preparations. · Assisting patient with all grooming and bathing needs. · Making doctors’ appointments. · Refilling medication Show less

Certified Nursing Assistant/ Home Health Aide

• Jun 2007 - Jun 2010

Aids assigned consumers under supervision determined by the contracting facility; this may include: · Bathing (tub, shower, bed bath) · Oral hygiene care including denture care · Shampoo/hair care · Nail care; cleaning, filing · Shaving · Dressing and undressing · Toileting activities, including use of bedpan, urinal, bedside commode · Emptying Foley Catheter drainage bag · Applying lotion · Skin care ·… Show more Aids assigned consumers under supervision determined by the contracting facility; this may include: · Bathing (tub, shower, bed bath) · Oral hygiene care including denture care · Shampoo/hair care · Nail care; cleaning, filing · Shaving · Dressing and undressing · Toileting activities, including use of bedpan, urinal, bedside commode · Emptying Foley Catheter drainage bag · Applying lotion · Skin care · Positioning/turning · Assisting with ambulation and transfer activities, including: · Transferring in/out of bed, including the use of mechanical lifting equipment with applicable · Transferring to chair, wheelchair, toilet, bedside commode · Assisting or providing stand-by assistance with ambulation · Assisting with walker, cane, crutches, or other ambulation assistance devises · Assisting with prescribed passive or active Range of Motion (ROM) exercises or other prescribed exercises when patient and the Direct Support Professional have been instructed by the appropriate health professional · Assisting with nutritional and dietary needs, including Preparing meals, serving meal(s), Feeding consumers to ensure adequate nutrition and fluid intake, Washing/drying dishes · Providing for safe and sanitary environment, including Making bed, changing linen as needed, Dusting and tidying room used by consumer, Washing consumer’s personal clothing (if facilities available) · Utilizing basic infection control technique and procedures. · Reminding consumer to take medications · Maintaining consumer confidentiality · Encouraging consumer control and promoting the independent living philosophy · Other Direct Support Professional duties as assigned Show less Aids assigned consumers under supervision determined by the contracting facility; this may include: · Bathing (tub, shower, bed bath) · Oral hygiene care including denture care · Shampoo/hair care · Nail care; cleaning, filing · Shaving · Dressing and undressing · Toileting activities, including use of bedpan, urinal, bedside commode · Emptying Foley Catheter drainage bag · Applying lotion · Skin care ·… Show more Aids assigned consumers under supervision determined by the contracting facility; this may include: · Bathing (tub, shower, bed bath) · Oral hygiene care including denture care · Shampoo/hair care · Nail care; cleaning, filing · Shaving · Dressing and undressing · Toileting activities, including use of bedpan, urinal, bedside commode · Emptying Foley Catheter drainage bag · Applying lotion · Skin care · Positioning/turning · Assisting with ambulation and transfer activities, including: · Transferring in/out of bed, including the use of mechanical lifting equipment with applicable · Transferring to chair, wheelchair, toilet, bedside commode · Assisting or providing stand-by assistance with ambulation · Assisting with walker, cane, crutches, or other ambulation assistance devises · Assisting with prescribed passive or active Range of Motion (ROM) exercises or other prescribed exercises when patient and the Direct Support Professional have been instructed by the appropriate health professional · Assisting with nutritional and dietary needs, including Preparing meals, serving meal(s), Feeding consumers to ensure adequate nutrition and fluid intake, Washing/drying dishes · Providing for safe and sanitary environment, including Making bed, changing linen as needed, Dusting and tidying room used by consumer, Washing consumer’s personal clothing (if facilities available) · Utilizing basic infection control technique and procedures. · Reminding consumer to take medications · Maintaining consumer confidentiality · Encouraging consumer control and promoting the independent living philosophy · Other Direct Support Professional duties as assigned Show less