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Jacob Jones

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Professional Summary

Accomplished and energetic Certified Nurses Assistant with a solid history of achievement in caring for residents. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include daily activities of care, great companionship and great dependability.

Highly trained Certified Nurses Assistant with strong clinical abilities and a successful career in both nursing facilities and home health patient care. Licensed in Tennessee with expertise in nursing care.

I always have a great attitude, able to multitask and finish my work in a timely manner. I absolutely love caring for people!

Skills

Monitoring
Speaking

Coordination
Time Management

Instructing
Active Listening

Social Perceptiveness

Experience

certified nurses assistant Oct 2013－Present Spring Meadows Healthcare Center Clarksville, TN

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

Turn or reposition bedridden patients.

Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.

Review patients' dietary restrictions, food allergies, and preferences to ensure patient receives appropriate diet.

Measure and record food and liquid intake or urinary and fecal output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.

Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.

Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.

Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.

Prepare or serve food trays.

Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.

Care Manager/Personal Care Assistant Mar 2011－Present Oasis-In Home Care Clarksv, TN

Establish work schedules and assignments for staff, according to workload, space and equipment availability.
supervise 50 or more caregivers
perform daily duties with the hiring process to include interviewing, hiring of caregivers, orientations, and background checks
on-call with phones as well as filling in much needed positions when short staffed
initial home visits and monthly supervisor visit
worked on the Sandata system
handled issues with family member and clients

Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.

Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.

Care for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.

Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.

Entertain, converse with, or read aloud to patients to keep them mentally healthy and alert.

Perform a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining household supplies or running errands.

Transport or accompany clients to scheduled health appointments or referral sites.

Nursing Assistants Jun 2009－Jul 2011 Clarksville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Clarksville, TN

Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.

Turn or reposition bedridden patients.

Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.

Gather information from caregivers, nurses, or physicians about patient condition, treatment plans, or appropriate activities.

Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.

Observe or examine patients to detect symptoms that may require medical attention, such as bruises, open wounds, or blood in urine.

Document or otherwise report observations of patient behavior, complaints, or physical symptoms to nurses.

Supply, collect, or empty bedpans.

Feed patients or assist patients to eat or drink.

Undress, wash, and dress patients who are unable to do so for themselves.

Prepare or serve food trays.

Wash, groom, shave, or drape patients to prepare them for surgery, treatment, or examination.

Certified Nurses Assistant Mar 2008－Apr 2011 SMT Care Corporation Clarksville, TN

Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.

Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.

Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians' offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.

Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.

Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition, or infant care.

Provide clients with communication assistance, typing their correspondence or obtaining information for them.

Administer prescribed oral medications, under the written direction of physician or as directed by home care nurse or aide, and ensure patients take their medicine.

Check patients' pulse, temperature, and respiration.

Provide patients with help moving in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.

Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to patients or other family members, according to prescribed diets.

Provide patients and families with emotional support and instruction in areas such as caring for infants, preparing healthy meals, living independently, or adapting to disability or illness.

Education