Dependable NA/Caregiver with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Skills
Incapacitation care
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Ability to Lift
Problem Identification
Decision Making
Service Documentation
Patient Ambulation
Critical Thinking
Physical Stamina
First Aid Certification
Diet and Nutrition
Client Records Management
Supportive Personality
CPR Certification
Incident Reporting
Dependable and Responsible
PPE Usage
Verbal and Written Communication
Meal Preparation
ADL Assistance
Housekeeping
Time Management
HIPAA Compliance
Flexible Schedule
Experience
Certified Caregiver, 06/2019 to 07/2022 Always Best Care – Sicklerville, NJ,
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
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.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Direct Care Worker, 01/2014 to 01/2019 Genesis In-Home Care – Troy, MI,
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Nursing Assistant, 05/1978 to 05/1991 Life Care Centers Of America – Chattanooga, TN,
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Completed daily room cleaning and organizing to provide patients with clean environment.
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