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HEALTH ASSISTANT
Professional Summary

Dedicated healthcare professional adept at coordinating training, paperwork and specific community-based resources. Exceptional communication and planning abilities with an organized and thorough nature. Compassionate Community Health Worker with 7 or more years of experience in fast-paced positions. Committed to helping community members improve wellness through hands-on support and education. Enthusiastic Health Assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of passing medications and training in health. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the medical field.

Skills
  • Report preparation
  • Healthy living plans
  • Informational materials
  • Chronic illness understanding
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Flexible & Adaptable
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Clerical
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Transporting patients
  • Responding to emergencies
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Supporting Personal Needs
  • Recording Vital Signs
  • Observing Responses
  • Measuring Bodily Fluids
  • Special education
  • Classroom support
  • Behavior improvements
  • Documentation
  • Educational support
  • Behavioral monitoring
  • Elementary education
  • Group and individual instruction
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Point of Sale Knowledge
  • Cash Register Operation
  • Maintaining Store Appearance
  • Purchase assistance
  • Cleaning and sanitizing
  • Product knowledge
  • Order taking
  • Money handling
Work History
Health Assistant / / Company Name - City, State / 09.2020 - Current
  • Organized and maintained medication closets and first aid supplies.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
  • Completed required medical and program reports and maintained medical records system, program filing system and EHR, following clinic standard operating procedures.
  • Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Assist nurse with caring for students.
CNA / / Company Name - City, State / 03.2019 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurse's informed of changes.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Cared for average of 20 patients per 8hrs in nursing home facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering skin treatments and evaluating patient needs.
CNA / / Company Name - City, State / 10.2016 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Participated in fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep nurse's informed of changes.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
  • Obtained client medical history, including medication information, symptoms and allergies.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering skin treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Special Needs Paraprofessional / / Company Name - City, State / 09.2011 - 09.2020
  • Prepared instructional materials for group and one-on-one use to comply with established curriculum.
  • Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
  • Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities.
  • Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
  • Offered constructive feedback to minors under care regarding specific actions, behaviors and words.
  • Delivered personalized educational, behavioral and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
  • Observed individual behaviors and suspect actions, and reported issues to supervisory staff.
  • Organized and guided activities for students, including skills practice, research and memorization tasks.
  • Monitored students on field trips by overseeing various tasks, including roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
  • Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
  • Planned and led activities to develop students' physical, emotional and social growth.
  • Kept classrooms clean by sterilizing and disinfecting toys and surfaces.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
  • Assisted in preparing reports and paperwork for parent-teacher conferences.
  • Oversaw groups of students at school and off-site locations, maintaining optimal safety and security.
  • Graded tests and papers and recorded grades for teaching staff.
  • Identified warning signs of emotional or developmental problems and reported to parents.
  • Led reading and arts and crafts lessons.
  • Took daily attendance, notifying classroom teacher immediately of any student absences.
  • Maintained inclusive learning environment to enable students to gain maximum benefit from lessons.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Assigned homework assignments and quizzes and wrote corresponding keys.
  • Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
  • Monitored student classroom and outdoors activities to promote student safety.
  • Reported on student progress, behavior and social skills to parents.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Facilitated group sessions and provided one-on-one support.
  • Prepared instruction materials, including making copies, constructing bulletin boards and setting up work areas.
  • Documented student behaviors, interventions and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Instructed small groups of students in basic concepts such as alphabet, shapes and color recognition.
  • Organized activities to promote students' social, physical and emotional development.
Cashier / / Company Name - City, State / 01.2009 - 03.2010
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers.
  • Restocked, arranged and organized merchandise in front lanes to drive product sales.
  • Checked prices for customers and processed items sold by scanning barcodes.
  • Checked bills with counterfeit pens and examined coins to spot and refuse foreign currency.
  • Efficiently processed new orders, completing 20+ daily transactions with remarkable accuracy.
  • Answered questions about store policies and concerns to support positive customer experiences.
  • Reviewed weekly sales circulars and monitored price changes.
  • Increased sales by offering advice on purchases and promoting additional products.
  • Met and exceeded upsell goals by highlighting target merchandise with strategic promotional approaches.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Organized and reported on financial information to document payment histories and assist with sound financial accounting.
  • Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
  • Assisted customers with special services, account updates and promotional options.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Assisted customers by answering questions and fulfilling requests.
  • Counted cash in register drawer at beginning and end of shift.
Education
Hawkeye Community College - City, State
East High - CityHigh School Diploma
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Hawkeye Community College
  • East High

Job Titles Held:

  • Health Assistant
  • CNA
  • Special Needs Paraprofessional
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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