Care Associate / Memory Care Resume Example Erickson Living

CARE ASSOCIATE / MEMORY CARE

Professional Summary

Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 10 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Experienced in working with elderly Dementia/Alzheimers residents with different behaviors. Skilled in assisting with technical nursing treatments, supporting diagnostic procedures and accurately charting patient records.

Skills

Medicare and Medicaid process
Drug storage procedures
Confidentiality and HIPAA
Processing payments
Activity monitoring
Security procedures knowledge
Documentation skills
Problem resolution
Communications
Customer service

First Aid/CPR
Responding to emergencies
Supporting personal needs
Recording vital signs
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Measuring bodily fluids
Direct Patient Care
Trustworthy companion
Efficient and reliable team player

Work History

Care Associate / Memory Care, 08/2018 to Current
Erickson Living – Dallas, TX

Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Participated in fun activities, including board games and trivias with patients each morning to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.

Patient Care Technician/LTAC, 05/2016 to 10/2018
Vibra Healthcare – Desoto, TX

Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Supported patient admissions, discharges and transfers to promote team efficiency.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
Interacted effectively with patients, families, staff and other hospital department staff to deliver high level of customer service and teamwork.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Maintained, sanitized and cleaned equipment and instruments to meet patient needs.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.

Certified Nursing Assistant/Memory Care, 10/2013 to 12/2015
Grace Presbyterian – Dallas, TX

Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to head nurse.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

Pharmacy Technician, 03/2014 to 03/2015
CVScaremark – Richardson, TX

Answered customer questions regarding merchandise and pricing.
Performed various clerical duties by filing and faxing documents and creating customer databases.
Delivered exceptional customer service to every customer by leveraging extensive knowledge of products and services and creating welcoming, positive experiences.
Met all customer call guidelines including service levels, handle time and productivity.
Maintained accurate and current customer account data with manual forms processing and digital information updates.
Make outbound calls to doctor offices to verify an override

Education

Pharmacology , 01/2013
Fortis Institute - Grand Prairie, TX

Associate of Business Administration: Business, Expected in 06/2021
Mountain View College - Dallas, TX

Certifications

First Aid/CPR Certified
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA)

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Erickson Living
Vibra Healthcare
Grace Presbyterian
CVScaremark

School Attended

Fortis Institute
Mountain View College

Job Titles Held:

Care Associate / Memory Care
Patient Care Technician/LTAC
Certified Nursing Assistant/Memory Care
Pharmacy Technician

Degrees

Pharmacology , 01/2013
Associate of Business Administration : Business , Expected in 06/2021

Care Associate / Memory Care Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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