Ethan Hietala
Duluth
Summary
Dedicated Resident Aide with expertise in patient support, safety protocols, and daily living assistance. Committed to fostering a compassionate environment and enhancing the well-being of residents. Compassionate and reliable caregiver skilled in personal care and effective communication with residents. Known for maintaining safety and supporting emotional well-being. Prepared to leverage expertise in enhancing patient care in a collaborative healthcare environment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Resident Aid
Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living
Duluth
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents.
- Documented resident care notes accurately and timely.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to residents daily.
- Assisted in training new staff on caregiving procedures and protocols.
- Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
Construction Worker
Grandmas Marathon
Duluth
06.2017 - 06.2025
- Assisted with the setup and takedown of Grandma's Marathon week each year.
- Bartended and managed a bar the day of the race.
- Ensured the safety of the staff and participants.
Physical Therapy Aide
Essentia Health
Duluth
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted therapists with patient exercises and rehabilitation activities.
- Maintained a clean and organized therapy environment for patient safety.
- Communicated effectively with patients to ensure comfort and understanding.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
Physical Therapy Aide
Fairview Range Medical Center
Hibbing
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Assisted therapists with patient exercises and rehabilitation activities.
- Maintained a clean and organized therapy environment for patient safety.
- Assisted physical therapists with patient treatments by setting up equipment, preparing patients for treatment and providing support throughout the session.
- Prepared treatment rooms prior to patient arrivals by cleaning surfaces, stocking supplies and ensuring all safety protocols are followed.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology Pre-Physical Therapy
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Winona, MN04-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Firefighting
Lake Superior College
Duluth, MNSkills
- Personal care assistance
- Daily living support
- Care documentation
- Safety protocols
- Training new staff
- Patient communication
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Problem solving
- Physical assistance
- Active listening
- Time management
- Behavioral management
- Bedside manner
- Emotional support
- Client confidentiality
- Elderly care
- Transportation assistance
- Dementia care
Certification
NFPA 1001 Firefighting 1 and 2
Timeline
Physical Therapy Aide
Essentia Health
08.2024 - 12.2024
Physical Therapy Aide
Fairview Range Medical Center
08.2023 - 10.2023
Resident Aid
Keystone Bluffs Assisted Living
05.2023 - Current
Construction Worker
Grandmas Marathon
06.2017 - 06.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Biology Pre-Physical Therapy
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
Some College (No Degree) - Firefighting
Lake Superior College