PROFILE
Certified nursing assistant seeking a certified nursing assistant position in a nationally recognized healthcare organization where I can utilize my clinical experience as well as my excellent customer service skills. Eager to add to my extensive experience providing in home hospice care and working with both elderly adults and special needs children.
SKILLS
Excellent customer service skills. Works well both independently as part of a team, with an enthusiasm for learning. Readily adapts to change and consistently exceeds expectations. Fluent in Portuguese, English, and conversational Spanish. Extensive experience working with the elderly and special needs children. Trained by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in behavioral management of children with special needs. Proficient computer skills.
EXPERIENCE
CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
PRESIDIO HOME CARE, PASADENA, CA 2011-PRESENT
Currently provide in home care which includes ADLs, mobility, ambulation, and Alzheimer’s care. Care for physically disabled, bathing, toileting, incontinence care and feeding. Also provide oral hygiene, personal hygiene, and wheelchair assistance.
CHILDCARE PROVIDER
CHARLES AND AIMEE EDGAR, PASADENA, CA 2002-PRESENT
For the past eight years have provided childcare for three special needs children with varying degrees of severity. Diagnoses ranging from Aspergers Syndrome to Bi-Polar Disorder and ADHD.
PERSONAL CAREGIVER
MINDY POMPER JOHNSON, PASADENA, CA 03/2011-05/2011
Provided in home hospice care for a geriatric patient by meeting his comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs. While providing social support, companionship, and maintaining his dignity.
PERSONAL CAREGIVER
JEANNINE FAIRCHILD, PASADENA, CA 2010-2011
Provided in home care for a geriatric patient by meeting his individual comfort, nutrition, and hygiene needs. Assisted with ADLs and provided social support and companionship. Also provided transportation to doctor appointments, food preparation, and light household cleaning.
EDUCATION
El Monte Rosemead Adult School, Rosemead, CA Certified Nursing Assistant, 2011
Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA Senior Fitness Certification, 2010
FEMA, training.fema.gov IS-100 HC Introduction to the Incident Command System for Hospitals
FEMA, training.fema.gov IS-700 National Management System (NMS), An Introduction
REFERRALS
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