Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Cheng Cha

Cheng Cha

Maplewood

Summary

Dynamic and compassionate professional with experience at Golden Life Home Care, adept in patient monitoring and personal care. Excelled in supporting physical therapy exercises and ensuring high standards of hygiene, significantly enhancing client well-being. Skilled in meal preparation and adept at creating a safe, supportive environment, demonstrating strong interpersonal abilities and a commitment to patient care excellence.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Golden Life Home Care
Saint Paul
02.2017 - 11.2023
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.

Dental Assistant

Quality Dental Care
Brooklyn Park
03.2013 - 08.2016
  • Took medical and dental history and recorded vital signs of patients.
  • Sanitized equipment, cleaned treatment rooms and restocked supplies after each patient's treatment to maintain cleanliness and prepare for next patient.
  • Selected and prepared tools used for procedures by sanitizing and arranging.
  • Passed instruments to dentist, gently sprayed water, suctioned fluids and mixed materials to support dentists during procedures.
  • Applied sealants and protective coatings to teeth to protect enamel and prevent cavities.
  • Sterilized instruments according to established guidelines and protocols.
  • Took preliminary impressions of patient teeth to prepare for custom impressions and fabrication of permanent dental work.
  • Provided chair-side assistance during dental procedures, including passing instruments to the dentist and holding suction devices.
  • Educated patients on treatment procedures and post-procedure home care.
  • Took bitewing, periapical, panoramic and occlusal X-rays and prepared for dentists to review.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN
05-2009

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC

Century College
White Bear Lake, MN

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Self-motivated
  • Teamwork skills
  • Self-Management Skills
  • Positive Attitude
  • Organized
  • Learning/Adaptability Skills

Certification

  • EPA Certification
  • License Dental Assistant

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Golden Life Home Care
02.2017 - 11.2023

Dental Assistant

Quality Dental Care
03.2013 - 08.2016

Associate of Applied Science - Dental Assistant

Century College

Associate of Applied Science - HVAC

Century College
Cheng Cha