REKESHA LUCIOUS
Oswego
Summary
I’ve Achieved/Mastered My certification with my years of experience for caring for patients/clients. Providing with the highest level of care possible. i’ve worked with all kinds of different in need of care of an assistant. I’m also looking to explore different levels of the healthcare field / medical field. What i can bring to this position is providing the best efficient high level of care with being dependable and consistent.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Care Giver
Asbury Gardens Assisted Living
North Aurora, IL, USA
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing residents' quality of life.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to implement personalized care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces, promoting a healthy environment.
- Engaged residents in recreational activities, fostering social interaction and engagement.
CNA
Gentiva Hospice
Oak Brook, IL
06.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided compassionate care to patients, enhancing comfort and dignity during end-of-life stages.
- Assisted nursing staff with daily activities, ensuring compliance with care plans and safety protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, communicating changes promptly to healthcare team for timely intervention.
- Maintained accurate patient records, improving documentation efficiency and facilitating effective care coordination.
- Supported families by offering emotional guidance and education on hospice services and procedures.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
CNA
Unity Hospice Care
Northbrook, IL
04.2024 - 06.2025
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and hospice operations, fostering team cohesion.
- Implemented infection control measures, contributing to a safe environment for patients and staff alike.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans that addressed patient needs effectively.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
CNA
Nexus Of Geneva
Geneva, IL
12.2025 - Current
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- 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.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Trained new staff on best practices in patient care and hospice operations, fostering team cohesion.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
Education
High School Diploma -
Naperville North High School
Naperville, IL05.2014
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Strong ethics
- Compassionate care
- First aid and safety
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Documentation
- Special needs care
- Heavy lifting
- Client documentation
- Behavior redirection
- ADL assistance
- Patient management
- Incident reporting
- End-of-life care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Complex Problem-solving
- PPE usage
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassion and empathy
- Safety awareness
- Nutrition
- Lifting and transferring
- Attentive to people
- Clear communication
- Bedside care
CNA
- Employee ID: XXX-XX-4871
- Title: CNA
Employee Title
CNA
Certification
CNA License
Timeline
CNA
Nexus Of Geneva
12.2025 - Current
CNA
Unity Hospice Care
04.2024 - 06.2025
CNA
Gentiva Hospice
06.2023 - 01.2024
Care Giver
Asbury Gardens Assisted Living
04.2021 - 02.2023
High School Diploma -
Naperville North High School