Assistant Care

Katherine Gerrard

**** *********** **** ******** *******, CO 80918

C: 719-***-****

**********@*****.***

Objective:

I am a completely dedicated nursing professional. I have excellent patient-care and charting skills. I have gained these skills through working in many different types of work settings. I am looking for a challenging position that will both utilize and strengthen the skills I have acquired over 5 years of experience in the health care field.

Certifications and Licenses:

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State of Colorado 2015-present

BLS, CPR and First Aid Certified

Skills Highlights:

Diagnostics

Patient Care

Charting

HIPPA Compliance

Medical Terminology

Calm and Level-Headed

Quick problem solver

Patient Monitoring

Experience with Alzheimer’s and Dementia clients

Great verbal, written, and interpersonal skills

Professional Experience:

Professional Care Assistant

Page Robbins Adult Daycare: Collierville, TN Jan 2013-July 2014 Responsibilities Included but not limited to:

Assisting with all ADL’s- bathing, hair care, skin/nail care, going to the bathroom and changing adult disposable briefs, dressing, shaving

Companionship

Monitoring Clients

• Participating in Organized Group Activities and Leading Groups

Serving Meals and Assisting clients with feeding

Light Cleaning and Organizing

Medication Reminders

Assisting with Administration of medication that would normally be self- administered under the direction and supervision of the RN (per state nurse practice laws and Agency policy) and checking BP

First Aid

Recreational Activities

Assisting with Ambulation

Home Health Aide/Caregiver

Comfort Keepers: Memphis, TN Oct 2011- Jan 2013

Responsibilities Included but not limited to:

Assisting with all ADL’s - bathing, hair care, skin/nail care, going to the bathroom and changing adult disposable briefs, dressing, shaving

Assisting with Ambulation

Companionship

Recreational Activities- going for walks, games, reading

Medicine Reminders

Driving/Escorting- Running errands, appointments, and grocery shopping

Household services- light housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation

Assisting with Ambulation

Educational Experience:

Southwest Community College Memphis, TN 2012-2014 Pikes Peak Community College Colorado Springs, CO 2014- Present Working towards completing AAS Nursing Program

CNA course with 60 hours of clinical training

References:

Excellent references available upon request.

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