Coal Valley, IL ***** 309-***-**** ad2w1k@r.postjobfree.com

RACHEL KILGORE

Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.

PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SKILLS ● Charting Expertise

● Activity Coordination

● Transporting Patients

● Palliative Care

● Social Perceptiveness

● Disability Care

● Intake Recording

Companionship and

Emotional Support

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Patient Relationship-

Building

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● Range of Motion Exercises

Dementia and Alzheimer's

Knowledge

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● First Aid

● Medication Assistance

● Trustworthy Companion

General Housekeeping

Abilities

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● Active Listening

● Compassionate Caregiver

Grooming and Bathing

Assistance

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● Nutrition and Diet

Patient Safety

Management

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● Light Housekeeping

● ADLs Assistance

● Meal Planning

Supporting Personal

Needs

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CNA/PERSONAL ASSISTANT 01/2011 to Current

Addus Homecare Corp, Moline, IL

WORK HISTORY

Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.

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● Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.

● Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.

● Worked in home for activities of daily living based on care plan. Educated patients and family members on best home care practices for healing and recovery.

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Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.

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● Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.

● Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care. Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.

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Black Hawk College, Moline, IL

Certificate, CNA, 09/2010

EDUCATION

I am also trained as a DSP, working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a group home setting. I took a year off from 2016 to 2017 working in a group home and then came back to Addus Home Care.

ADDITIONAL

INFORMATION

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