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HOME CARE AIDE
Summary
I am an ambitious and reliable person pursuing a position as a medical assistant, eager to learn and contribute developed knowledge in the medical assistant role. I am adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings.
Skills
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Experience
Home Care Aide|Lake Region Healthcare Corp. - Elbow Lake , MN|09/2017 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- 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.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to Palomar Health and documenting non-medical care information in files.
Internship Student|Oakmont Management Group - Alameda , CA|02/2019 - 05/2019
- Input patient data into system, adhering to all procedures to keep information private.
- Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including EKGs, vaccinations, pap smears and pulmonary function tests.
- Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
- Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
- Followed all principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Escorted patients to examination rooms and documented medical histories.
- Coordinated and executed medical waste disposal according to governmental and organizational standards.
- Secured patient information and maintained patient confidence by completing and safeguarding medical records.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.
- Performed routine tests such as urine dip.
- Positioned patients for optimal comfort prior to procedures.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Caregiver|The Mentor Network - Parkersburg , WV|07/2016 - 09/2017
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Reported concerns to supervisory Nurse to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens when needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
Life Skills Trainer|Hidden Valley Ranch Rehab - City , STATE|11/2013 - 07/2016
- Assisted residents with daily needs, including personal hygiene, dressing and transferring from chairs to bed.
- Assisted residents in simple prescribed exercises, including passive and active ROM to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Reported concerns to supervisor to maintain optimal care for all client needs.
- Transported clients to locations such as medical appointments and group meetings to maintain social connections and meet medical needs.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special client diets such as as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens as needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as, making beds, sweeping floors and sanitizing surfaces.
Education and Training
San Diego Mesa College|City, State|05/2019Certificate of Achievement: Medical Assisting
Borrego Springs High School|City, State|06/2008High School Diploma
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School Attended
- San Diego Mesa College
- Borrego Springs High School
Job Titles Held:
- Home Care Aide
- Internship Student
- Caregiver
- Life Skills Trainer
Degrees
- Certificate of Achievement : Medical Assisting
High School Diploma
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