Care Technician Patient
Resume:
Andrea Hewitt
Mattydale, NY *****
***********@*****.***
Work Experience
Patient Care Technician / Health Care Technician
SUNY Upstate Medical University-Syracuse, NY
March 2023 to August 2024
Reliable, caring, very compassionate with 5+ years of experience caring for residents & patients! Work very well with bedridden, physically challenged & memory impaired patients- residents. Friendly & compassionate with excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Discreet & confidential in all dealings & aspects with patients & staff. Assisted 15+ patients per shift with daily living activities, provided social, emotional & caring support to improve patients morale. Help patients with all daily hygiene including showering, oral & peri care, incontinence care & minimizing rashes, sores & soiling. Transferred patients- residents with gait belt, hoyer lift & easy stands as needed ensuring patients safety & comfort, while taking vitals, administering first aid & performing EKG’s. Experienced & trained in phlebotomy & performing basic medical tests. Helped provide ongoing medical support of patients to nursing staff, specialized doctors & outside health consultants as directed. Observed & monitored patients vital signs, including blood pressure & respiration. Performed preliminary diagnostic tests & pre- op practices to ready patients for nurse visit.
Documenting any & all information every time I finished rounds Certified Home Health Aide (CHHA)
Loretto Health & Rehab-Liverpool, NY
March 2022 to February 2024
Reliable, caring, very compassionate with 4+ years of experience caring for elderly & vulnerable adults, patients. Work very well with bedridden, physically challenged & memory impaired patients- residents. Friendly & compassionate with excellent interpersonal & communication skills. Discreet & confidential in all dealings & aspects with patients & staff. Assisted 15+ patients per shift with daily living activities, provided social, emotional & caring support to improve patients morale. Help patients with all daily hygiene including showering, oral & peri care, incontinence care & minimizing rashes, sores & soiling. Transferred patients- residents with gait belt, hoyer lift & easy stands as needed ensuring patients safety & comfort, while taking vitals, administering first aid & performing EKG’s. Experienced & trained in phlebotomy & performing basic medial tests. Helped provide ongoing medical support of patients to nursing staff, specialized doctors & outside health consultants as directed. Observed & monitored patients vital signs, including blood pressure & respiration. Performed preliminary diagnostic tests & pre- op practices to ready patients for nurse visit.
Temporary Nurse Aide/ Patient Care Technician
Elderwood At Liverpool-Liverpool, NY
February 2020 to February 2022
Turning or moving patients
Gathering medical supplies
Bathing patients
Grooming patients by brushing their hair, teeth, shaving them, etc. Feeding patients and documenting their food and liquid intake Checking vital signs such as blood pressure and heart rate Answering patient calls
Documenting information
Cleaning rooms and bed linens
Stocking supplies
Assisting with some medical procedures
Safety procedures
Transporting patients
Taking care of wounds
Preschool Teacher Assistant
St Daniels Head Start-Syracuse, NY
September 2006 to March 2012
Supporting the lead teacher, ensuring a safe and stimulating environment, and assisting with the children's learning and development.
Classroom Support & Supervision:
Supervision: Actively supervise children during all activities, including playtime, snack time, nap time, and transitions.
Safety: Maintain a safe and clean classroom environment, addressing any hazards. Hygiene: Assist with basic hygiene needs like handwashing, toileting, and diapering. Classroom Management: Help maintain a positive and orderly classroom environment, assisting with classroom management and discipline strategies.
Record Keeping: Assist with record-keeping tasks, such as attendance, student progress, and communication with parents.
Prepare Materials: Help prepare materials and equipment for lessons and activities. Learning Support & Activities:
Assist with Instruction: Support the lead teacher in implementing lesson plans and activities. Small Group Instruction: Work with small groups of children to reinforce learning or provide individualized support.
Observe and Report: Observe children's behavior, development, and learning progress, and communicate observations to the teacher.
Encourage Participation: Encourage children's participation in activities and foster a positive learning environment.
Plan Activities: Assist in planning and implementing age-appropriate activities and curriculum. Prepare Snacks/Lunch: Prepare and serve healthy snacks or lunches. Communication & Collaboration:
Parent Communication:
Assist with communicating with parents regarding their child's progress and any concerns. Teamwork:
Collaborate with the lead teacher and other staff members to ensure a cohesive and supportive learning environment.
Professional Development:
Attend staff meetings and participate in professional development opportunities. Crisis Prevention:
Assist with crisis prevention and intervention strategies. Education
GED (High school diploma)
Liverpool, NY
High school diploma or GED
Skills
• Cleaning Experience
• Hazard identification and correction
• Food service
• Cash register
• Assisted living
• Healthcare privacy protection
• Dementia care
• Clerical experience
• Resident's rights
• House cleaning assistance
• Patients with spinal cord injuries
• Abuse and neglect policy adherence
• Isolation techniques (health monitoring and safety measures)
• Food Preparation
• Bedpan use
• Caring for individuals with Parkinson's disease
• Caring for individuals with multiple sclerosis
• Dusting
• Urinal use
• Psychiatry
• Epic
• Emergency procedures
• Long-term care facility experience
• Patient interaction
• CNA patient management - CNA patient management (More than 20 patients)
• Math
• Certified medication aide experience - Certified medication aide experience (1-2 years)
• Prescription labeling
• Primary care
• Meal Preparation
• Senior care
• Rehabilitation center experience
• Nursing home experience
• Vacuuming
• Memory Care
• Patient monitoring
• Critical Care Experience
• Intake
• Supervising experience
• Documentation review
• Pricing
• Care plans
• Crisis management
• Portable toilets
• Teaching
• Microsoft Outlook
• Pet care
• Experience administering injections
• Grocery shopping assistance
• Crisis intervention
• Hoyer lift
• Quality assurance
• Nail care
• Shaving (patient care)
• Blood glucose testing
• CPR
• Caregiving - Caregiving experience (6-10 years)
• Laboratory Experience
• Errand assistance
• Toileting assistance
• Independent living facility experience
• Group home experience
• Phlebotomy
• Patient care
• Ostomy care
• Nutrition
• Behavior management
• Recreational therapy
• Medical terminology
• Working with people with autism
• Childcare
• Behavioral health
• Leadership
• PCA
• Inpatient
• Geriatrics
• Negotiation
• Urinary drainage unit
• Mentoring
• Bed linen changing
• Pain management
• Denture care
• Health promotion (health monitoring and safety measures)
• Catheterization
• Critical care (emergency response procedures)
• Typing
• Home care
• Filing
• Bedpans
• Pediatrics
• Daycare
• Hair care assistance
• Emotional support for ADL
• Dressing assistance
• Tracheostomy care
• Patient observation
• Microsoft Word
• Home health
• Gait belt
• Nursing
• Hospitality
• Organizational skills
• ECG monitoring
• Experience with individuals with mental health conditions
• Call light response (emergency response procedures)
• Customer service
• Medication management
• Oral hygiene
• HIPAA
• Patients with traumatic brain injuries
• Caring for individuals with cerebral palsy
• Microsoft Excel
• Substance abuse
• Working with geriatric patients
• Medical Office Experience
• Alzheimer's Care
• Hospital experience
• Mechanical knowledge
• Writing skills
• Working with people with developmental disabilities
• Skin care
• Acute care
• Medication administration
• Safe patient lifting practices
• Hair care
• Skincare
• Laundry
• Infection Control Training
• Safe environment creation
• Working with people with disabilities
• Hospice care
• Computer Skills
• Time management
• Children
• PTSD Care
• Experience with children
• Adult day care
• Basic life support
• Heavy lifting
• Long term care
• Medical Records
• Mobility assistance
• EMR Systems
• In-home healthcare experience
• Dishwashing
• Caring for individuals with stroke
• Office experience
• Grammar Experience
• Vital signs
• Mopping
• Skilled nursing facility
• Personal Assistant Experience
• Bathing assistance
• Personal grooming assistance
• Health monitoring assistance
• Meal assistance
• Wound care
Languages
• English
Certifications and Licenses
CPI Certification
Present
Driver's License
Certified Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia Care Trainer (CADDCT) First Aid Certification
CPR Certification
Geriatric Nursing Assistant
Certified Home Health Aide
QMA
BLS Certification
AED Certification
CHAA
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Certified Medication Aide
Certified Medical Assistant
CNA II
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