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HEALTH SCHOLAR
Summary

Dedicated, compassionate individual experienced in working in both hospital and home settings with patients suffering from Alzheimer's disease and dementia and/or various physical disabilities and ailments. Skilled at assisting patients and clients with daily living tasks, including bathing, toileting and feeding. Committed to improving overall patient and client well-being and health through personal care and interactive engagement.

Skills
  • Compassionate
  • Strong communicator
  • Fast learning
  • Reliable and responsible leader
  • Accurate and detailed
  • Calm and level-headed under duress
Experience
St. Joseph Hospital | Orange, CAHealth Scholar06/2016 - 11/2018
  • Worked in a hospital alongside nurses, physicians, and other valuable members of the patient care team to deliver quality service and care
  • Assisted hospital staff with basic patient care such as bathing, brief changing, feeding, toileting, and vital sign documentation
  • Observed various medical procedures including but not limited to suturing, electroconvulsive therapy, C-sections, and vaginal deliveries
  • Tended to diversified patients with various physical and mental health needs
  • Helped transport patients and assisted with discharges
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
  • Cleaned and sterilized blood pressure monitors and heart monitors to reduce risk of patient infection and contamination
  • Transported laboratory results, biological specimens and patient records to correct locations
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private
St. Joseph Hospital | Orange, CAHealth Scholar: Recruitment Coordinator09/2016 - 11/2018
  • Facilitated and directed orientations and interviews for Health Scholar candidates
  • Set appointments and interviews for Health Scholar candidates via phone and email
  • Informed Health Scholar interviewees of acceptance or denial status after interviews via phone or email
  • Worked alongside other leaders to educate Health Scholar trainees about hospital policies and procedures
  • Demonstrated proper patient care skills and techniques for Health Scholar trainees
  • Checked in with hospital staff to ensure Health Scholars were following protocol and following their scope of practice
  • Updated program manager with issues that arose with Health Scholars as indicated by hospital staff
  • Attended various college and university job/internship fairs to inform students about the Health Scholar program
  • Gave orientations to students on college campuses to spark interest in the program
Synergy Home Care | Corona, CAElderly Caregiver/Child Caregiver03/2016 - Current
  • Helped clients handle all personal needs, from simple cleaning and daily exercise to bathing and personal grooming
  • Ambulated patients in personal spaces, across facilities and in public locations with supportive care and attention to personal requirements
  • Led physical therapy activities such as massaging, stretching and walking to help patients regain range of motion, build muscle and heal injuries
  • Assisted patients with daily hygiene tasks, including bathing, dressing, dental care and grooming
  • Cleaned houses and living spaces, ran errands and cooked meals for clients
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status
  • Helped clients eat to support healthy nutrition
  • Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep clients' bed clean
  • Cared for up to three children ranging in age from 4 months to 13 years old
  • Led children in tidying up, hand-washing and chores to teach responsibility
  • Helped prepare meals, snacks and refreshments for children, accounting for individual dietary needs and restrictions
  • Discussed new developments, misbehavior and concerns with parents or guardians
  • Enhanced sensory abilities by giving children access to numerous textures and shapes
  • Cleaned toys, play equipment, dishes and other surfaces to keep facility sanitary
Right At Home | Santa Ana, CAElderly Caregiver03/2017 - Current
  • Helped clients maintain daily living standards by assisting with personal hygiene needs
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength
  • Transported patients to and from medical, dental and personal care appointments
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses
  • Ambulated individuals with safe and effective strategies around home, public and medical locations
  • Took and recorded patient temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure to monitor health statistics
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces
Education and Training
California State University - Fullerton | Fullerton, CABachelor of Science in Health SciencesExpected in 05/2020
Certifications

Patient Experience and Pre-Licensed Clinical Care, certified by UCLA Fielding School of Public Health

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • St. Joseph Hospital
  • Synergy Home Care
  • Right At Home

School Attended

  • California State University - Fullerton

Job Titles Held:

  • Health Scholar
  • Health Scholar: Recruitment Coordinator
  • Elderly Caregiver/Child Caregiver
  • Elderly Caregiver

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences

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