Geriatric Nursing Assistant Resume Example

Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.

Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.

• Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
• Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
• Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
• Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Nurse informed of changes.
• Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
• Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
• Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
• Administer medications or treatments, such as catheterization as directed by the

Apply clean dressings, slings, stockings, or support bandages under the direction of nurse.

Changes bed linens and make beds

Collect specimens, such as urine and sputum.

Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

• Identified and reported unsafe situations to nurse to maintain adherence to safety protocols.

• Maintained daily records of children's individual activities, behaviors, meals and naps.
• Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
• Engaged with children individually to encourage physical activity and academic curiosity.
• Supervised circle time, free play, outside play and learning and developmental activities.
• Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
• Worked with supervisors to facilitate snacks, arts and crafts and naptime.
• Maintained accurate and detailed records of enrollments, attendance, health and safety, emergency contact information and incident reports.
• Identified early warning signs of emotional and developmental problems in children.
• Dressed children and changed diapers.
• Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.
• Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
• Documented daily food attendance, enrollments and withdraws and monthly food claims in state-regulated system.
• Promoted good behavior with positive reinforcement methods.