CNA
GROUP HOME ADVISOR, Stepping Stone Transitional Living
Annandale, VA
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
