Jestina Gweh
Moorhead
Summary
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with about 10 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping . Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Savita
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
DSP
AM Homes
06.2024 - 01.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
DSP
Bridges MN
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Direct Support Professional
Connection
10.2019 - 08.2023
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
CNA
Catholic Elderly Care
05.2016 - 10.2019
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
CNA
Golden Living- Lakeradge
08.2013 - 06.2016
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
CNA
Benedictine Health Center
05.2008 - 08.2013
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Education
CNA Certificate - Nursing Assistance
First Step Training Colloge
05.2008
High School Diploma -
St. Mary High School
06.2006
Skills
- Compassionate patient assistance
- Independent Living
- Efficient grocery shopping
- Health and safety compliance
- Medication Administration
- Household Chores
- Client Support
- Cook Healthy Meals
- First Aid Certification
- Problem Identification
- Nursing Assistance
- Ability to Lift
- Personal Care Support
- Bathing assistance
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
CNA
Savita
10.2024 - 03.2025
DSP
AM Homes
06.2024 - 01.2025
DSP
Bridges MN
08.2023 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional
Connection
10.2019 - 08.2023
CNA
Catholic Elderly Care
05.2016 - 10.2019
CNA
Golden Living- Lakeradge
08.2013 - 06.2016
CNA
Benedictine Health Center
05.2008 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
St. Mary High School
CNA Certificate - Nursing Assistance
First Step Training Colloge
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