Jose Sosa

Security Guard / Caregiver - PEOPLES CARE

El Paso, TX 79936

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915-***-****

Work Experience

Security Guard / Caregiver

PEOPLES CARE - El Paso, TX

July 2013 to Present

• Supervise and provide guidance for cognitively-challenged consumers within a group home setting aiding patient in a myriad of activities to include moving out of bed, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and grooming. Provided general care changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, and aiding individuals with specified personal care. Administered prescribed oral medications under direct supervision of assigned physician or as directed by nursing staff.

• Instruct patients in prescribed exercises to include assisting patients with the use of artificial limbs or braces. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of medical staff, visitors, and civilians ensuring no illegal activity occurs on immediate premises. Develop reports on daily activities documenting irregularities, property damage, theft, and suspicious activity; provide information to medical staff and patients for safety precautions.

• Develop and maintain patient records containing progress, condition, or newly found issues providing information to the supervisor or case manager for appropriate action. Entertain and discourse with patients ensuring a healthy mental status is maintained. Plan, purchase, prepare, and present meals to patients or patient family members adhering to prescribed diets assigned by physicians. Universal Worker / Medical Assistant

GOOD SAMARITAN - El Paso, TX

July 2011 to May 2013

• Aided physicians in examination and treatment of patients; responsible for handling, sterilizing, and providing medical instruments to physicians; assisted in administering injections and removing sutures. Collected blood, tissue, and various laboratory specimens preparing them for testing.

• Performed various standardized medical procedures to include recording patient vital signs, weight, height, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration. Developed and compiled medical charts, reports, and correspondence providing information to qualified medical staff for appropriate action. Mental Health Technician / CNA

UNIVERSAL BEHAVIOR HEALTH - El Paso, TX

September 2009 to April 2012

• Supervised, instructed, and gave guidance to adolescents with conduct disorders and substance abuse problems. Provided counseling, positive parenting skills, and planned therapeutic activities according to patient needs ensuring a healthy daily recovery routine.

• Monitored and documented behavioral problems circulating information at treatment team conferences with therapists and affected family members. Exposure to violent tendencies has allowed for the development of effective restraint of violent youth and proficiency in diffusing abusive language or conduct among patients and staff.

Medical Assistant

EL PASO LTAC HOSPITAL - El Paso, TX

January 2003 to July 2011

• Greeted and performed standardized examinations acquiring blood pressure, weight, temperature, medical history, and various required information providing information to qualified medical staff for appropriate diagnoses. Bathed, dressed, groomed, fed, and measured vital signs of patients reporting any discrepancies or unusual behavior to physicians.

• Collected specimen and performed phlebotomies recording information and circulating information to lab partners for in-depth analytical view of specimen. Provided care for patients with decubitus tracheotomy, Alzheimer's, and patients involved in a cardiovascular accident. Certified Nursing Assistant

MESA HILLS SPECIALTY - El Paso, TX

February 1999 to September 2009

• Provided basic standardized patient care under the direction of nursing staff performing examinations acquiring blood pressure, weight, height, medical history, and recurring medical issues; other care included changing bed linens. Performed advanced nursing care for patients with psychiatric disorders ensuring patient remains healthy and stable.

• Performed blood sugar tests, bladder irrigation, care of decubitus prevention, tracheotomy nasogastric, and G-tube feeding care for patients. Developed accurate, in-depth records of patient status and recovery progress inputting information on specialized medical software. Mental Health Technician

Peak Behavioral Hospital - Sunland Park, NM

1980 to 1999

Examined patients acquiring standardized confidential information and presented information to qualified medical staff for appropriate medical action. Monitored and supervised patients with psychiatric disorders ensuring safe medical administration and procedures are conducted that adhere to institutional rules, regulations, and patient needs. Provided medical staff with in-depth and accurate accounts of patient incidents, confidential information, and maintained continuous observation. Certified Nursing Assistant

Kaisen Foundation - San Jose, CA

1972 to 1980

• Collected patient information regarding conditions, treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors. Performed examinations recording current medical history, weight, height, blood pressure, and various other standard information requirements. Other duties assigned included changing bed linens, bathing and dressing patients, assisted in basic motor functions, provided and emptied bedpans.

• Developed accurate, in-depth records of patient status and recovery progress inputting information on specialized medical software; provided requested information to physicians, nursing staff, and patient family members as needed.

BOR Assistant

Hotel Due Hospital - El Paso, TX

1967 to 1972

Worked extensively with physicians and surgeons preparing, sterilizing, and providing medical instruments; assisted in major and minor operations ensuring surgeons achieve highest percentage of operation success. Greeted and prepared patients for surgery and acquired all personal information for proper diagnoses. Prepared accurate documentation of patient status and medical history providing information to qualified medical staff for proper medical action and recommendation. Education

Associates Degree in Nursing in Nursing

El Paso Community College - El Paso, TX

Technical Degree Psychiatric Technician O.S.T

Career Center of El Paso - El Paso, TX

Skills

• Security

• Microsoft Word

• Security

• Customer Service

• Receptionist

• Organizational Skills

• Communications

• Microsoft Office

• Management

• Typing

• Tube Feeding

• Medication Administration

• Vital Signs

Certifications and Licenses

CPR

First Aid Certification

Additional Information

Areas of Expertise:

Medical Acumen

Medical Procedures

Patient / Family Education

Patient Assessment

Medication Administration

Patient Rehabilitation

Documentation

Public Relations

Computer Proficiency: Microsoft Office, Industry Specific Software Fluent English & Spanish

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