Cecilia Hijar

Followed and maintained all safety protocols by ensuring proper use of PPE; handwashing; maintaining all working stations and equipment clean and sanitized Established a special connection with residents through empathy and relationship building techniques Followed individualized care plans for 50+ residents by working closely with Nursing Staff

Covid-19 Unit; Lead CNA at Nazareth Living Care Center (2020-04 – 2020-12)

• Followed and maintained all safety protocols by ensuring proper use of PPE; handwashing; maintaining all working stations and equipment clean and sanitized
• Established a special connection with residents through empathy and relationship building techniques
• Followed individualized care plans for 50+ residents by working closely with Nursing Staff
• Provided bed side care and support
• Assisted patients with daily activities including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing
• Hand over hand meal assistance if necessary
• Knowledgeable on all medical equipment used to transfer patients safely
• Being proactive in recognizing emergency situations and responding to them quickly
• Kept excellent communication skills and performed any other duties assigned by supervisor

CNA at St. Giles Nursing and Rehabilitation Center (2019-06 – 2020-03)

• Projected a Professional and Positive image at all times
• Delivered passionate support and assistance to patients and their families
• Documented activities of daily living in a timely manner
• Provided a safe clean and healthy environment
• Cared for patients in various areas including personal hygiene, grooming, dressing; showering
• Provided restorative guidance
• Knowledgeable on all medical equipment used to transfer patients safely
• Being proactive in recognizing emergency situations and responding to them quickly and clearly
• Performed other duties assigned by supervisor

Scheduler / PHC / Supervisor at Holistic Care Home Health Agency (2015-09 – 2017-05)

• Ensured EVV activity is accurate and schedules are adjusted in a timely manner
• Hired and orientated providers
• Planned and executed weekly/monthly supervisory visits which included annuals, orientations, concerns, problem solving
• Submitted documentation to the state on proper timelines
• Kept all client & providers files up to date
• Billing for all VA-clients
• Conducted monthly reports
• Marketing and any other duties assigned by supervisor

LHH / PHC Supervisor at Caprock Home Health Services, Inc. (2009-04 – 2014-12)

• Supervised client provider services (approximately 165 case load)
• Ensured prompt client and attendant data entry on daily basis
• Processed and submitted client authorizations to the state on a timely manner
• Conducted supervisor visits
• Scheduled annuals and attendant orientations
• Attendant recruitment
• Answered phones and problem solving
• Followed up on messages and E-mails on daily basis
• Flexible to meetings & trainings and any other duties assigned by supervisor

Medical Records Technician II at Sierra/Providence Memorial Hospital (2008-06 – 2009-03)

• Ensured medical records were processed in a prompt timely manner
• Assisted physicians & clients in obtaining necessary records requested
• Analyzed & coded discharged medical records
• Filed properly and documented on ER discharges
• Answered phones
• Assisted in the maternity state records department
• Performed any other duties assigned by supervisor

Receptionist / Medical Assistant at The Back and Neck Institute (2007-04 – 2008-05)

• Ensured patients medical files were ready in a timely manner for physician's daily patient appointments
• Obtained necessary patients records and/or forms from different facilities or clinics
• Patient data entry
• Assisted with billing & coding verification of insurance
• Filled documentation and faxed
• Answered phones and performed any other duties assigned by supervisor

Direct Support at El Paso State Center (Primary Support) (2005-02 – 2007-09)

• Ensured client safety at all times
• Positive redirection and prompting
• Adequate intervention when aggression was displayed
• Assisted individuals with toileting, bathing, dressing etc.
• Daily documentation on achievements as well as any negative behaviors
• Implemented client behavior modification plans
• Interacted with clients on a one to one basis providing moral support
• Performed any other duties assigned by supervisor

Direct Support One to One at MHMR of El Paso (2003-05)

Registered CNA – Cultural Technical Institute (2019)

Registered Medical Assistant – Kaplan College (2009)

Business Administration – Community College (2007)