Certified nurse assistant

Los Angeles, California ***** 562-***-**** adz8pz@r.postjobfree.com

TUESDAY DOTSON

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SKILLS ● Behavior Redirection

Positive Reinforcement

Strategies

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● Transporting Residents

● Interactive Activities

● Medical Recordkeeping

● Inpatient Care

● Direct Patient Care

Observation

Documentation

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Activities of Daily Living

Support

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● Quality Patient Care

● Monitoring Vitals

REHABILITATION ACTIVITY LEADER 06/2020 to Current

Telecare La Paz, Paramount

TRANSPORTATION WORKER 06/2019 to 06/2020

Telecare La Paz, Paramount

PROGRAM LEADER 02/2012 to 03/2019

Life Sharing Adult Day Care, Norwalk, CA

WORK HISTORY

Participate as a team member and provide input via reporting observations, concerns and asking appropriate questions.

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Provide safe, effective and efficient implementation of direct care in accordance with established policies, procedures and standards of care.

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Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients and acts as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude in problem-solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.

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● Leads/co leads therapeutic activity groups.

● Maintains order and cleanliness of the Activity Rooms.

● Drives clients in the facility van on outings.

● Promotes and assists clients in developing self-help skills. Coordinate and schedule clients transportation as directed. Prepare and schedule all clients transportation needs each week, transfer clients to an from schedule appointments and outings.

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● Document clients, appointments, behavior and patient interaction is the medical record.

● Conduct vehicle safety checks before every use.

Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with clients and act as a role model in maintaining a hopeful and positive attitude and problem- solving and coping with the disabilities associated with mental illness.

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● Support adults with developmental disabilities.

DIRECT CARE STAFF CAREGIVER 04/2014 to 07/2016

Harbor Health Care, Bellflower, CA

HOME CARE WORKER 12/1999 to 01/2012

In Home Supportive Services, Hawthorne, CA

HOME HEALTH CARE WORKER 04/2004 to 12/2007

Accent Care Home Health, Long Beach, CA

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT 01/1999 to 12/1999

Centinela Valley Care Center, Inglewood, CA

● Provide support in communication, problem solving, personal hygiene, etc.

● Provide transportation as needed.

● Support individuals with medical visits, and recreational activities. Promote independence and individual growth. Maintain a clean, safe and home like environment.

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● Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness. Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.

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● Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

● Administered medication as directed by physician.

● Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.

● Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care. Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.

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● Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities. Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.

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● Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.

● Provided transportation and appointments management. Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.

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● Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels. Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.

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Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

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Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.

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Lynnwood Adult School, Lynwood, CA

Certification, CNA/HHA, 07/2023

Chester Adult School, Compton, CA

Certification, CNA/HHA, 11/1998

EDUCATION

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