Onita M.

$15.00 / hr

Dallas, TX

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I became a caregiver when I had to take care of a family member, when her nurses and aides would visit the home I would get offers all the time to join this company and that company and I would decline because I was only taking care of her. Once she passed in 2005 something clicked in me to pursue the career and so I did and I think it was my Aunt Tee Tee telling me to do it and I am so glad I got into nursing. I've touched MANY and MANY have touched me. What do I like about being a caregiver: the opportunity to help where one needs help. What is my personal achievement Im proud of: I had a resident who wouldnt come of her room and when she saw our nurse with her crazy socks she was so excited I suggested the whole unit to wear crazy socks and we will see what would happen when she came out to get her pain meds she was blown away with all of our crazy socks. Eventually I got her to eat in the dinning room just off of wearing crazy socks and her not doing good with change she got use to a small few per shift, her family was shocked because even when she was at home she wouldnt do anything out the room but go to doctor appts since her husband had passed, while she was on our unit we wore crazy socks and she ate all means in dinning room just to watch our socks and soon meet friends. Something about myself: I am a HARD worker and I care how my work reflects on me. I work smart at all times. I love what I do and I appreciate when I make a difference in someone life.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

Bathing
Dressing & Grooming
Toileting
Medication Reminders
Meal Prep
Groceries & Shopping
Transferring & Mobility
Exercise
Transportation
Housekeeping
Companionship

Job Interests

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

Cancer Recovery
COPD
Dementia
Depression
Diabetes
Home Health Care
Hospice Care
Multiple Sclerosis
Palliative Care
Parkinson's Disease
Post Surgery Recovery
Respiratory Disorders
Skin Disorders
Stroke
Vision and Eye Disorders
Senior Care
Elder Care
Home Care

Languages

English

Experience & Education

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Apr 2010 - Apr 2016

PRESBYTERIAN VILLAGE NORTH

AS A REHAB UNIT CNA WE ASSIST WITH SHOWERS, TRANSFERS, DRESSING, HYGIENE, INCONTINENT AND CONTINENT CARE, AND MEALS. TAKE VITALS AT BEGNNING OF SHIFT REPORT ALL CHANGES TO THE CHARGE NURSE. ONCE RESIDENTS WERE UP AND STARTING WITH THEIR DAY I WOULD TIDY UP THEIR ROOM: CHANGE LINEN ON BED, PLACE FRESH WATER AT BED SIDE, EMPTY ALL TRASH, ENSURE ROOM WAS IN A WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE FOR INCOMING VISITORS. CHART ALL ACTIVITY ON ASSIGNED RESIDENTS ON A DAILY BASIS. ADMIT NEW RESIDENTS TO FACILITY AND DISCHARGE RESIDENTS FROM FACILITY WHEN ITS TIME TO CONTINUE THERAPY FROM HOME.

Apr 2010 - Apr 2016

CERTIFIED NURSE ASSISTANT

Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

LEGACY AT PRESTON HOLLOW

AS A OVER NIGHT CNA I ENSURE EVERYONE IS SAFE FROM FALLS, RE POSITION EVERY TWO HOURS, ASSIST WITH INCONTINENT AND CONTINENT CARE, CHART ALL ACTIVITY ON ASSIGNED RESIDENTS, PLACE FRESH WATER AT BED SIDE TO PROMOTE/ENSURE HYDRATION. IF RESIDENTS HAVE EARLY APPOINTMENT THE OVER NIGHT SHIFT WILL ASSIST BY ALL MEANS NECESSARY RESIDENT NEEDS FOR EARLY APPOINTMENT. TAKE VITALS AT BEGINNING OF SHIFT.

Nov 2014 - Apr 2016

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Dec 2010 - Oct 2014

TREEMONT NURSING & REHAB

Encourage, empower, and support resident’s, whenever possible, in maintaining or regaining their independence, accommodating their individual choices, assisting them in directing their own daily life, and in helping them maintain their own personal belongings in accordance to their wishes. Accurately record resident care and observations such as vital signs and dietary intake in the residents chart. Perform or assist with positioning, ambulating, exercising, and transferring resident’s using proper body mechanics or operating mechanical lifts when needed. Inform the supervisor, Nurse Manager, or House Supervisor of any change in the resident’s condition in a timely manner, and immediately report any suspicion/allegation of resident neglect/abuse to your supervisor. Communicate in a professional and courteous manner using effective verbal and non-verbal communication skills with residents, their families, and co-workers. Work cooperatively and professionally with team members and maintain high levels of communication. Maintain confidentiality of department, resident, employee information, communication, and documentation as well as compliance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations.

Dec 2010 - Oct 2014

CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT

Feb 2008 - Apr 2011

SOUTH DALLAS NURSING & REHAB

Assist residents with meeting their personal hygiene needs include bathing, dressing, oral care, hair and nail care, shaving, incontinent care and with daily activities such as walking, eating and repositioning. Treat residents, coworkers, and the public with dignity and respect at all times. Maintain a clean, sanitary, and safe environment; obtain/replenish supplies; ensure that malfunctioning equipment is immediately removed from service; and inform nurse of equipment malfunction.

Feb 2008 - Apr 2011

M & K EDUCATION - DECATUR GA

Jan 2006 - Jan 2006

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