Gary Langston

Cell: 559-***-****

E-Mail: ac298f@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

I am a? mental health support worker motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.

Work History

July 1997 to April 1999

Hamilton county nursing home Chattanooga, TN

Cna

Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.

Maintained sanitary residents' and program rooms.

Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.

Performed procedures and uses equipment as delegated by a licensed professional, including blood draws, foley catheter removal and EKGs.

Answered patient calls for care and feeding.

Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease, and muscular dystrophy.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.

Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.

Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.

Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Obtained household supplies and ran daily errands.

Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds.

Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence.

Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Provided pre- and post-operative care.

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.

Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys.

Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations.

Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.

Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking.

Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment.

Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements.

Educated patients and families about infant care, preparation of healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.

Provided a comforting and soothing environment.

Took advantage of opportunities for continuing education, quality assurance and performance improvement activities.

Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.

Changed sterile dressings.

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.

Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.

Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care.

Supported diagnostic procedures, assisted with technical nursing treatments and entered information in patient records and charts.

Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.

Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.

Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry.

Monitored expiration of medical supplies and medications.

February 2000 to April 2002

E & S Residential Care Services Fresno, CA

In Home Care Provider

Communicated with outside vendors on behalf of attorneys and legal departments.

Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email and mail.

Created and implemented all policies, work flow processes and work assignments.

Acted as liaison between multiple attorneys involved in complex legal issues.

Contacted key witnesses to testify at court hearings.

Developed and managed up to [Number] cases.

Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.

Conducted skip traces to obtain case participant information.

Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment and prior bankruptcies documents.

Created weekly, monthly and quarterly expense reports, including employee success and revenue reports.

April 2002 to June 2008

Arc Fresno - Fresno Production Center Fresno, CA

One On One Support In A School Environment

Redirected poor behavior using the positive reinforcement method.

Gave one-on-one attention to students, while maintaining overall focus on the entire group.

Implemented and taught a life skills program.

Designed and implemented a point system to encourage positive behavior.

Physically and verbally interacted with students throughout the day.

Instructed students in [Number] academic areas and [Number] reading groups.

Communicated nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement and positive reinforcement.

Taught reading, language arts and social sciences in a self-contained ED and LD classroom.

Created strategies to meet the needs of mentally and physically disabled students.

Led activities that developed students' physical, emotional and social growth.

July 2012 to August 2017

Jay Homes inc DeLand, FL

In-Home Support Specialist

Education

95 Brainerd high Chattanooga, TN

High School Diploma Music arts

Skills

Skilled in training for data program therap?

Took course shift happens?

Have years of doing Music recording with mental challenge people of all ages?

Excellent judgment

Excellent investigative and reporting skills

Have 16+ years in the mental health field

Very good at data recording

Art instructor for mental disable also?

Strong work ethic

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