Amanda MacNutt
Caledonia
Summary
Dedicated Continuing Care Assistant with extensive experience at North Queens Nursing Home, specializing in dementia care and vital signs monitoring. Excelled in providing compassionate caregiving, enhancing patient quality of life, and supporting family needs. Proven track record in improving patient mobility and fostering a safe, clean environment. A reliable team player committed to patient dignity and comfort. Also am a registered Medical First Responder.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuing Care Assistant
North Queens Nursing Home
02.2012 - Current
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing attentive and compassionate care.
- Built strong relationships with coworkers to create an efficient care team focused on collaboration and communication.
- Promoted patient independence through individualized personal care plans.
- Implemented fall prevention strategies to maintain patient safety within the facility.
- Assisted with therapeutic activities designed to enhance cognitive function in dementia patients.
- Supported patients during end-of-life care, ensuring dignity and comfort throughout the process.
- Cared for patients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry and cleaning premises.
- Participated in staff meetings and trainings for professional development and continuous improvement of skills.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient progress and interventions provided.
Continuing Care Assistant
Queens County Home Support
08.2015 - 09.2016
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
Cashier
Clover Farm
03.2009 - 09.2010
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Continuing Care Assistant
Hillsview Acres
10.2007 - 03.2009
- Assisted in daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Improved patient mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Observed and examined patients to detect symptoms requiring medical attention such as bruises, open wounds and persistent coughs.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to support infection control measures.
- Provided routine skincare by helping residents in applying non-prescription topical medications to skin.
- Supplied physical support to assist patients in performing daily living activities such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, toileting and walking.
- Participated in staff meetings and trainings for professional development and continuous improvement of skills.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient progress and interventions provided.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and maintained accurate records, ensuring patient safety.
- Dispensed accurate dosage of medication to patients by following prescription orders and doctor instructions.
- Prepared and served food for patients and family members, following special prescribed [Type] and [Type] diets.
Education
Continuing Care Assistant - Continuing Care Assistant
NSCC Lunenburg Campus
Bridgewater, NS08-2007
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater Jr/Sr High
Bridgewater, NS06-2003
Skills
- Dementia care
- Compassionate caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Mobility support
- Family support
- Crisis intervention
- Patient assessments
- Daily living activities
- Direct patient care
- Heavy lifting
- Professional boundaries
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Feeding assistance
- Patient management
- Palliative care
- Care plan assessment
- Unit restocking
- First aid and CPR
- Compassionate
- Reliable team player
Languages
English
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Nova Scotia Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- Medical First Responder Emergency Health Services
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Alzheimer's/Dementia Certificate
Timeline
Continuing Care Assistant
Queens County Home Support
08.2015 - 09.2016
Continuing Care Assistant
North Queens Nursing Home
02.2012 - Current
Cashier
Clover Farm
03.2009 - 09.2010
Continuing Care Assistant
Hillsview Acres
10.2007 - 03.2009
- First Aid Certification
- Nova Scotia Driver's License
- CPR/AED Certification
- Medical First Responder Emergency Health Services
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - American Red Cross.
- Alzheimer's/Dementia Certificate
Continuing Care Assistant - Continuing Care Assistant
NSCC Lunenburg Campus
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater Jr/Sr High
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