CNA Resume Example

Caregiver for Mother

Caregiver

05/2021-present

• Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
• Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special client diets such as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
• Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
• Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
• Engaged with patient and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
• Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
• Directed patient in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
• Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
• Reported concerns to physicians and registered nurses to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
• Assisted patient with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Fostered relationship with client, providing companionship and counseling.
• Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
• Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
• Transported client to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
• Worked with supervisory medical staff to review cases and improve care.
• Assisted with basic care for elderly patient, including scheduling appointments and managing finances and legal matters.
• Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
• Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
• Cultivated amiable relationship with patient resulting in strong overall patient happiness and emotional well-being.
• Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
• Assisted with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
• Oversaw and planned schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
• Transported patient to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments.
• Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens to prevent spread of infection.
• Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
• Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
• Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
• Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patient.
  

Pueblo Community College GPA Dining Room
Food Service Worker Student Volunteer
01/2014-05/2014

• Received food orders from individuals and explained offerings.
• Plated meals in appealing arrangement and placed in designated areas to deliver to patrons.
• Carried pans, kettles and trays of food to and from work stations, stove and refrigerator in accordance with safety standards.
• Monitored inventory and promptly reported food items requiring reorder.
• Verified compliance with all sanitation and safety requirements.
• Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
• Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
• Created aesthetically pleasing food arrangements for special orders and party trays.
• Complied with company service standards, including inventory and cash control procedures.
• Utilized approved food recipes and production standards to monitor quality, serving temperatures and standard portion control.
• Prepared large batches of pantry type food (soups, salads, sandwiches, dressings, etc) according to standard recipes.
• Adjusted cooking methods and ingredients to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies.
• Closely adhered to food safety and sanitation procedures established by company and regulatory agencies.
• Cleaned utensils, dishes and glasses for customer use.
• Completed prepping, cleaning and other kitchen duties to support cooks.
• Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare high-quality, delicious meals.
• Upheld food safety standards at all times.
• Organized ingredients and restocked supplies to prepare for busy periods.
• Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect food from spoilage.
• Resolved customer concerns and relayed relevant information to supervisor.
• Distributed supplies, utensils and portable equipment.
• Worked with customers placing large or specialized orders, providing samples and recommendations and responding to requests.
• Stored food in designated areas following wrapping, dating, food safety and rotation procedures.
• Washed, peeled, cut and measured recipe ingredients.
• Updated displays, cases and other customer-facing areas to increase sales of special items.
• Sanitized and kept work areas tidy by cleaning surfaces, equipment and floors, removing trash and maintaining machinery.
• Checked and recorded temperatures of refrigerator and freezer daily to verify proper working conditions.
• Performed prep work such as washing, peeling, cutting and seeding fruits and vegetables.
• Communicated effectively with customers to answer questions and make recommendations.

Outreach for Men and Veterans of Santa Fe New Mexico
Volunteer
Spring 2012

• Welcomed customers and answered questions regarding merchandise.
• Improved operations by assisting with various entry-level tasks, saving valuable time for busy staff.
• Delivered personal items such as newspapers and flowers throughout hospital.
• Sat with patients in need of companionship and emotional support.
• Sorted and distributed food to disadvantaged families, including canned goods and fresh produce.
• Completed assigned duties and consistently produced high volume of work to support daily business needs.
• Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
• Educated residents and families about available services and resources.
• Removed trash and debris from residential areas and other public locations.
• Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors for administrative action.