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RachaelJones
Summary

Detail-oriented professional with a knowledge of assisted living care, skilled nursing facility care, ambulatory care, and case management care. I am aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Patient Care Technician role at your company.

Skills
  • Alzheimer's/Dementia Care, 4.5 plus years Experience and Training
  • CPR/AED
  • Basic Life Support
  • Safe-Lifting
  • Personal Hygienes
  • Family-oriented
  • Policies and Procedures
  • Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Ambulatory Care, Case Management Care, Enriched Housing and Retirement Community Care
  • Ability to Speak
  • Community integration
  • Community activities
  • Client documentation
  • Can train new hire employees through good, efficient communication and knowledge of the work environment's policies and procedures.
  • Compassionate client care
  • Behavior redirection
  • Records management
  • Records maintenance
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • Meal preparation
  • Proper phone etiquette
  • Database management
  • Spreadsheet management
  • Housekeeping
  • Coordination skills
  • Wound care
  • Client satisfaction
  • Medication administration
  • AR/AP
  • Sage 50 US proficiency
  • Business correspondence
  • Cash management experience
  • Physical therapy
  • AS/400
  • Administrative support specialist
  • Case management experience
  • Care plan management
  • Case management
  • Quality program protocols
  • First aid and safety
Experience
Company NameCity, StateCaregiver/Resident Assistant03/2018 to 07/2019
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
  • Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
Company NameCity, StateCaregiver/Resident Assistant01/2016 to 05/2019
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
  • Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for all clients.
  • Maintained network of connected caregivers to promote continuous professional development.
Company NameCity, StateResident Care Aide01/2016 to 12/2016
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Organized games and other activities to engage clients and offer mental stimulation.
  • Delivered personal nursing assistance in pre- and post-operative situations.
  • Assisted residents with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
  • Helped residents maintain neat, orderly and comfortable room by making beds and assisting with cleaning and organization.
  • Built relationships with patients through companionship and life enrichment activities to improve quality of life.
  • Provided companionship, personal care and household management assistance to clients within private home settings.
  • Served meals to residents according to individual meal plans, nutritional needs and personal preferences.
  • Documented changes in patients' psychosocial and physical conditions and communicated to care team.
  • Performed or assisted with ADLs using care plans and flow sheets as guide for personal hygiene, dressing, oral hygiene, nail care, toileting and other services.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary living environment for residents.
  • Reported on patient activities to charge person at end of shift to maintain continuity of care.
  • Communicated with residents, family members and other team members to provide updates and offer guidance.
  • Assisted with support services, including coordination of activities and resident programming.
  • Observed residents' overall health conditions and communicated changes to assisted living manager.
  • Facilitated therapeutic interaction with residents using positive role-modeling, one-on-one support and active listening.
  • Completed routine and non-routine resident direct care duties to meet physical and emotional needs residents.
  • Delivered caring companionship to elderly and developmentally disabled patients.
  • Maintained behavior management checklist and recorded daily data.
  • Provided emergency first aid procedures when necessary, including CPR, basic life support and Heimlich maneuver.
  • Motivated clients to participate in new activities to broaden skills.
  • Prepared and maintained detailed records of residents' progress and services performed and reported condition changes to supervisor.
  • Assisted patients to complete activities of daily living (ADL), including bathing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Administered and recorded medication distribution according to policy.
  • Transported clients to recreational and leisure activities.
  • Aided residents with activities of daily living and contributed to overall well-being by providing assistance with feeding, cleaning, personal hygiene and mobility.
  • Participated in departmental, organizational and community meetings.
  • Taught independent living skills to assist individuals with such tasks as grocery shopping and [Skill].
  • Collaborated with day services to coordinate clients' at-home program for continuity of care.
  • Worked closely with clients in vocational adjustments to acquire desirable work habits.
  • Managed grocery shopping and took clients to medical appointments.
  • Referred residents to additional medical or community resources.
Company NameCity, StatePrivate Caregiver06/2015 to 02/2016
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
  • Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
  • Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
  • Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
  • Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
Education and Training
Patient Care Technician:Healthcare 06/2015Manatee Technical College, City, State
Some College (No Degree):HealthcareKeiser University, City, State
Some College (No Degree):NursingKeiser University, City, State
  • Completed coursework in Anatomy and Physiology level 2, Microsoft Management, American English, phlebotomy training, catheter training, urinalysis testing Training, patient Care training, healthcare coding and communication training.
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School Attended

  • Manatee Technical College
  • Keiser University

Job Titles Held:

  • Caregiver/Resident Assistant
  • Resident Care Aide
  • Private Caregiver

Degrees

  • Patient Care Technician : Healthcare 06/2015
    Some College (No Degree) : Healthcare
    Some College (No Degree) : Nursing

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