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PATIENT SITTER
Professional Summary

Committed Healthcare professional offering 15 years of demonstrated success in patient care.Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in patient care with passion for helping others. Experience in home health, nursing homes,hospital settings.I am not currently certified as a CNA in the state of south Carolina.

Skills
  • Patient care
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Supporting personal needs
  • Inpatient care
  • Feeding assistance expert
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
  • Recording vital signs
  • Outpatient care
  • Documenting behaviors
Work History
Patient Sitter, 07/2019 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Worked to alleviate isolation and loss of personal freedom in patients resulting from deteriorating physical and mental health.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Caregiver, 06/2018 to 04/2019
Company Name – City, State
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients'health status to case manager.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • 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 close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications through Action and Action.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Caregiver/ Cna, 10/2014 to 04/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
  • Participated in Type 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 Job titles informed of changes.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Education
10/2013
Cna Certification - City
High School Diploma : 05/1995
Lincoln High School - City
Cna Certification : 01/1998
CNA Course - City
Cna Certification CNA Certification - City
Cna Certification : 06/2011
CNA Course - City
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Cna Certification
  • Lincoln High School
  • CNA Course
  • CNA Certification

Job Titles Held:

  • Patient Sitter
  • Caregiver
  • Caregiver/ Cna

Degrees

  • 10/2013
    High School Diploma : 05/1995
    Cna Certification : 01/1998
    Cna Certification
    Cna Certification : 06/2011

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