William A.

About William

A great caregiver has a natural urge to help people. They always place a priority on the needs of others and generally have a strong desire to make the world a better place. A few traits that make me one of those caregivers are; I'm empathetic, compassionate, reliable, patient, trustworthy and flexible. I also consider myself a "Jack-of-all-trades" kind of caregiver. I became a caregiver because I enjoy making a difference in people's lives. My primary goal has always been to help improve the quality of life of anyone I come in contact with. I particularly enjoy putting a smile on someone's face as that to me, is the most refreshing and rewarding feeling ever. Over the years as I have provided care to people, I realized that my confidence has drastically improved in every area of my life, this being because caregiving requires decisiveness and self-trust, knowing someone relies on you for their daily well-being has also increased my sense of self-worth. As an enthusiastic nursing professional with experience providing direct and indirect care to a diverse patient base, I am proud to attain a Practical Nurse Diploma complemented by acquiring key experience in both my nursing clinical rotations- and facility-based patient care like the Cleveland Clinic. I have a year and a half work experience as Home Health Aide and almost two years of work experience supporting RNs and CNAs in comprehensive patient support at the Cleveland Clinic Southpointe Hospital. I also received some acknowledgment from the nursing staff which will be provided upon request.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Patient care nursing assistant

Aug 2017 - Present

Cleveland Clinic Foundation

* Assisted residents with activities of daily living including helping with meals, transferring using assistive devices, bathing, dressing and grooming while preserving patient dignity and minimizing discomfort. * Displayed strong clinical skills in assessing vital signs, glucose checks, and providing pre- and post-operative care. Accurate documentation, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care. * Adhered to safety guidelines and complied with HIPAA standards in all patient documentation and interactions. * Ensured the accurate, timely flow of information by maintaining thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patients' status.

Aug 2017 - Present

Cuyahoga Community College

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

Cleveland, OH

Jan 2018 - Jan 2019

Home Health Aide

May 2015 - Aug 2016

Private Duty Health Care

* Provided high-quality patient care as an independent Aide, within private residence, rehabilitation facility, and therapeutic services settings. * Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as toileting ,bathing, transfers and transportation * Commended for patient relations and consistent delivery of empathetic care.

May 2015 - Aug 2016

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