CNA and Caregiving Professional with Nursing Support

Janet Cortez

Bakersfield, CA ***** **********@*****.*** +1-805-***-****

Work Experience

CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant — California Rehabilitation Institute - Santa Monica, CA September 2024 to Present

Obtains vital signs, answers call lights promptly, assists with monitoring diets, provides cues for feeding/swallowing, and assists nurses with patient admissions, transfers, and discharges. CNA/RNA - Rehabilitation Nurse Assistant — San Joaquin Rehabilitation Skilled Nursing - Bakersfield, CA

September 2023 to February 2024

Assisted patients with activities of daily living including bathing, dressing, and hygiene. Supported rehabilitation programs to help patients regain functional skills. Hospice Aide — Transition Health Care - Bakersfield, CA December 2023 to September 2024

Provided personal care, emotional support, and comfort for patients and families. Assisted with bathing, grooming, repositioning, and skin checks.

Caregiver / Med Tech — Purposeful Residential Care, LLC - Bakersfield, CA March 2023 to January 2024

Passed medications, assisted clients with daily tasks, escorted to appointments, and maintained accurate communication logs.

Caregiver — Summit Point - Bakersfield, CA

April 2022 to October 2022

Assisted residents with meals, hygiene, and personal care. Maintained clean living environments and communicated condition changes to supervisors.

Wayfinder / Clerical — Kaiser Permanente - Bakersfield, CA September 2021 to February 2022

Greeted members, answered questions, directed to departments, assisted with check-ins, and provided clerical support for appointments.

Screener — Aerotek Temp - Oxnard, CA

July 2020 to May 2021

Screened employees, visitors, and patients. Checked temperatures and managed front lobby duties at Dignity Health Saint John’s Hospital.

Guest Services / Intake Coordinator — National Health Foundation - Ventura, CA December 2018 to September 2019

Welcomed new intakes, conducted tours, explained facility rules, and provided administrative and emotional support services.

Education

A.A.S. in Nursing — Bakersfield College, Bakersfield, CA (January 2024 to Present) La Career College — Hollywood, CA (October 2022 to February 2023) ROP — Camarillo, CA (January 2007 to December 2008) Certifications and Licenses

CNA, BLS Certification, CPR Certification, First Aid Certification, ACLS Certification, PALS Certification, Certified Medication Aide, Certified Medication Technician, Real Estate Broker, Personal Lines License

Skills

Patient Care, Vital Signs, Hospice Care, Dementia & Alzheimer’s Care, Rehabilitation Support, EMR Systems, HIPAA Compliance, Medication Administration, Customer Service, Communication, Bilingual

(English/Spanish), Team Collaboration

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