Annette Leigh
Decatur
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant skilled in patient support and daily living assistance. Ensures comfort and dignity through attentive personal care and monitoring. Committed to accurate documentation and effective communication with healthcare teams.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
High Point Residency Taylorville
Taylorville, IL
09.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and common areas.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
Activity Director
Goldwater Care of Clinton
Clinton, IL
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Developed and implemented engaging activity programs for residents to enhance social interaction.
- Coordinated events and outings, ensuring seamless execution and resident participation.
- Collaborated with staff to tailor activities that meet diverse resident interests and abilities.
- Maintained equipment and supplies necessary for daily activities, ensuring availability and safety.
Activity Director
Imboden Creek Living Center
Decatur, IL
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted in evaluating resident feedback to improve future programming effectiveness.
- Organized volunteer involvement to enrich community engagement within the facility.
- Trained new staff on activity planning and facilitation techniques for improved service delivery.
- Fostered a positive environment by promoting inclusiveness through diverse recreational options.
- Developed monthly life enrichment calendar and published electronically and in print.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and their families, fostering a supportive community environment.
- Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of activity programs through ongoing assessment and feedback from residents, families, and staff members.
Home Care Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
Decatur, IL
06.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety in their homes.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to meet individual needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of client environments to promote well-being.
- Trained new aides on best practices for caregiving and client interaction techniques.
- Implemented effective communication strategies with families to ensure consistent care delivery.
- Provided companionship to patients, fostering positive relationships and emotional wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks as needed, creating a clean and comfortable environment for patients to thrive in.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Delivered skilled personal care assistance such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting support which enhanced hygiene levels for patients.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant - Healthcare
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL12-2019
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School
Decatur, IL05-2010
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Documenting behaviors
- End-of-life care
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
High Point Residency Taylorville
09.2025 - Current
Activity Director
Goldwater Care of Clinton
12.2024 - 04.2025
Activity Director
Imboden Creek Living Center
06.2023 - 12.2023
Home Care Aide
Comfort Keepers Home Care
06.2022 - 07.2023
Certified Nurse Assistant - Healthcare
Richland Community College
High School Diploma -
Eisenhower High School