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COMPANION AIDE
Summary

Compassionate Nurse Aide with strong work ethic and [Number] years of experience providing basic care to patients. Proficient in assisting patients with bathing, dressing and toileting. Well-versed in taking and recording temperatures, blood pressure and other vitals. Certified in [Area of certification] and [Area of certification]. Compassionate Nursing professional demonstrating exemplary skills in direct patient care and healthcare team support. Communicative and collaborative demeanor cultivated over [Number]+ years of superior healthcare industry performance. Experience handling multiple, complex cases with accuracy and dignity.

Skills
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Valid [State] driver's license
  • Medication administration
  • Infection control
  • Quick problem solver
  • Reliable transportation
  • Documentation procedures expert
  • HIPAA
  • Understands medical procedures
  • General housekeeping ability
  • Housekeeping
  • Active listening
  • Meal preparation
  • Client satisfaction
Experience
Companion Aide / Company Name - City, State11/2020 - Current
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Facilitated games and other activities to engage long-term patients.
  • Played games, including [Type] and [Type], with patients on [Timeframe] basis to boost mood, improve memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Resident Care Aide/ Med Tech / Company Name - City, State05/2018 - 05/2019
  • Conducted games and other activities to engage clients and provide mental stimulation and entertainment.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Organized and administered medications on clear schedules to help alleviate symptoms and optimize quality of life.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Medication Technician / Company Name - City, State02/2017 - 12/2017
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Provided mental health care by administering psychotropic medications and teaching breathing exercises for anxiety issues.
  • Prepared [Number] various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
  • Prepared medications to be delivered to medical facilities by securing in blister packs.
  • Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies through [Action] and [Action].
Personal Care Assistant / Company Name - City, State04/2015 - 04/2017
  • Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens [Number] times per [Timeframe] to prevent spread of infection.
  • Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations.
  • Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
  • Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
  • Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Monitored health and well-being of each client, including any significant health changes.
  • Planned daily activities to allow clients opportunities for light exercise.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson High School - City06/2012High School Diploma
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Thomas Jefferson High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Companion Aide
  • Resident Care Aide/ Med Tech
  • Medication Technician
  • Personal Care Assistant

Degrees

  • Thomas Jefferson High School - City 06/2012 High School Diploma

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