Andrea W.

About Andrea

Taking on the Caregiver role isn't something I woke up one day and decided to be. Instead, care giving has been an innate instinctive part of my character. I've always had a tender heart towards anyone in need for as long as I can remember. The internal feeling of giving, helping, others in need is a treasure in itself. There are special challenges Caregivers experience throughout life and with each individual patient. Personally, my biggest challenge and achievement I've encountered is being a patient advocate behind the scenes despite the consequences, and not just in front of the scene with the patient. Being an advocate in my eyes shows leadership skills by standing up for what's legally, morally, and ethically right for everyone's well being; physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Despite this recent achievement costing me my job I've gained in return confidence, professionalism, leadership skills, ability to problem solve and collaborate in a teamwork manner, as well as demonstrate care and respect despite disagreements. Given the circumstances of the situation, an extreme case of cross-contamination to all patients and staff due to my employers (small naturopathic office) refusing to utilize sanitary precautions of any sort, my leave was still on good terms. Due to the medical field highly valuing sanitary precautions I pray my actions are respected and considered of worth. I would love the opportunity to discuss the specifics in further detail through an intervie

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

Certified Nurse Assistant

Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

Personal Home Health-Amelia Owens

-Assist autistic and cognitively disabled boy with ADL’s before school -Occasionally transport and monitor with Special needs sports events -Collaborate daily with guardian, and others involved in patient care. -Provide calm stable environment to sooth psychiatric episodes -Open minded to daily challenges to build trust and confidence to those involved -Perform non sterile dressing changes -• Changes bed linens. • Provides encouragement, support and comfort to patients and family members. • Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate. • Provides age and culturally appropriate care. • Orients and mentors new staff members. • Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required. -Patient and family assessment by displaying areas of improvement or decline, safety measures, and/or encouragement for further evaluations with doctor or other healthcare providers

Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

Certified Nurse Assistant/ Physician Indirect

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

Medical Thermal Imaging

• Highly qualifies certified nursing assistant/ patient care technician • Excellent interpersonal skills and rapport in dealing with patients and other members of the health care team • Efficiently perform daily duties consisting of the following: patient vital signs, replacing bed linens and washing soiled, assisting doctor in head to toe assessment, and assist patient’s in Activities of Daily Living • Competent to work independently • Excellent computer skills • Demonstrated proficiency for learning new skills quickly and easily • Strong ability in multitasking • Ability to excel in a team environment

Jan 2013 - Jan 2014

College of the Mainland

Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

Oct 2012 - Nov 2012

Caregiver

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

Autumn Grove Cottage

• Assistance with all Activities of Daily Living (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, toileting etc.) • Laundry and housekeeping duties • Cooking and preparing meals within patient health guidelines documented from their doctor. • Activity Coordinator: organize monthly calendar and daily activities such as; arts and crafts, music and other therapies to reduce agitation, promote relaxation and calmness for individuals with memory loss so each person is able to function better; thereby reducing agitation or “sun-downing” • Trained and certified to handle and give patients medication. • Recognize all patient needs and provide the appropriate attention, love and care. • Patient advocate • Collaborate with family members, doctors, and other healthcare members

Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

San Jacinto College

Aug 2006 - May 2009

Aug 2006 - May 2009

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