Healthcare Support Resume Examples and Templates for 2023

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Downloadable Resume Examples

2-3 years
Healthcare-and-Support_2-3-Years.docx.pdf

Example #1 2-3 Years

5-10 Years
Healthcare-and-Support_5-10-Years.docx.pdf

Example #2 5-10 Years

10+ Years
Healthcare-and-Support_10-Years.docx.pdf

Example #3 10+ Years

Healthcare and Support Resume Examples

Years of Experience
  • 2-3 years 2-3
  • 5-10 Years 5-10
  • 10+ Years 10+

Daisy Buchanan
(585) 483-5021
[email protected]
Port Jefferson, NY 11550

Profile

An Occupational Therapy Assistant with three years of experience delivering compassionate care to patients living with disabilities. A proven track record of delivering rehabilitative services and physical therapy to improve quality of life for patients and achieve healthcare goals.

Professional Experience

Occupational Therapy Assistant, North Shore Rehabilitation, Port Jefferson, NY
July 2018 – Present

  • Provide occupational therapy, out-patient therapy, and in-home care to individuals recovering from injuries and surgeries
  • Deliver follow-up care to clients, using rehabilitative exercises and ensure compliance with care plans from occupational therapists
  • Consult with medical care team during regular meetings to assess progress for each client and determine changes to physical therapy treatment plans

Occupational Therapy Intern, Woodhaven Sports Medicine Complex, Port Jefferson, NY
January – May 2018

  • Delivered physical therapy and rehabilitative services to athletes under the direction of occupational therapists for soft tissue injuries, ACL tears, and MCL sprains
  • Received training from certified therapists on a variety of occupational techniques
  • Communicated with empathy and understanding to build rapport with patients

Key Skills

  • Therapeutic Techniques
  • Acute Care
  • Occupational Therapy
  • Patient Relations
  • Treatment Planning

Education

Associate Degree in Occupational Therapy
Suffolk County Community College, September 2016 – May 2018

Certifications

  • CPR certification, December, 2016

Lakshmi Bai
(930) 204-2945
[email protected]
Encino, CA  48992

Profile

A patient-centered Phlebotomist with eight years of clinical experience, specializing in laboratory operations, patient relations, and specimen handling. Adept at performing venipunctures and capillary punctures with a 99% accuracy rate.

Professional Experience

Head Phlebotomist, Cedars Sinai South Plaza Drawing Lab, Los Angeles, CA
April 2015 – Present

  • Manage a team of three phlebotomists to draw blood, perform laboratory testing, and ensure safe handling of specimens to prevent contamination
  • Provide emotional support to anxious patients to ensure comfort during procedures
    on staff at blood draw laboratory station
  • Process more than 65 clients daily, carefully handling and documenting all blood draws
  • Ensure compliance with Covid-19 safety and infection prevention protocols

Phlebotomist, UCLA Clinical Laboratory Services, Encino, CA
August 2013 – April 2015

  • Perform over 25+ blood draws per day for a walk in clinic, obtain medical history from patients, and prepare specimens for transfer to lab sites for analysis
  • Conducted inspections on testing equipment, perform maintenance, and ensured compliance with laboratory safety protocols
  • Managed electronic health records (EHR) and data collection for patient history

Education

Phlebotomy Training and Certification Program, June 2013
Phlebotomy Training Specialists, Culver City, CA

Skills

  • Blood Collection
  • Electronic Health Records (EHR)
  • Venipuncture Procedures
  • Capillary Puncture Procedures
  • Specimen Handling

Certifications

  • CPT II certification, August 2013
  • Advanced phlebotomy CE certificate, National Healthcareer Association

Ellen Ripley
(483) 492-2104
[email protected]
Roswell, NM  10493

Profile

A Psychiatric Aid with 15 years of experience providing compassionate care to patients suffering from mental illness, developmental disabilities, and cognitive disorders. A proven track record of coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams to develop ideal care plans.

Professional Experience

Psychiatric Aide, Eastern New Mexico Medical Center, Roswell, NM
March 2016 – Present

  • Coordinate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide mental health services to a wide range of patients suffering from emotional, behavioral, and cognitive disorders
  • Provide support to psychiatrists, psychologists, and nurses over the course of treatment, including patient education, medication administration, and vital sign monitoring
  • Plan, manage, and lead group therapy sessions for patients in collaboration with licensed psychologists to treat depression, anxiety, and PTSD

Psychiatric Aide, San Mateo Serenity House, San Mateo, CA
June 2005 – January 2016

  • Provided support to the medical team at a short-term residential facility for adults experiencing a mental health crisis related to depression, PTSD, anxiety, and trauma
  • Administer medications, support activities of daily living (ADLs), resolve conflicts, and restrain patients to prevent physical injury during treatment and ensure safety
  • Coordinate social, educational, and recreational activities for patients, including craft classes, workshops, and group therapy sessions

Education

Psychiatric Technician Diploma Program, June 2005
Gurnick Academy of Medical Arts, San Mateo, CA  94403

Skills

  • Psychology
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Medication Administration
  • Communication

Certifications

  • Certified Psychiatric Technician, American Association of Psychiatric Technicians, June, 2010
  • CPR certification, April, 2005

Common Key Skills and Action Verbs for Healthcare and Support Services

It’s common for employers to use Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) as the first step in the hiring process. These systems scan your resume for key skills and action verbs that most closely match what the hiring manager is looking for in an employee. This is why it’s a good idea to customize your resume to every job for which you apply. The better you can match the job description, the more likely you are to get your foot in the door and have a chance to prove yourself in an interview.

Key Skills and Proficiencies
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Acute Care
Case Management Communication
Compassionate Care Clinical Operations
Electronic Medical Records (EHR) Geriatric Care
HIPAA In-Home Care
Medication Administration Nutrition
Oncology Patient Advocacy
Patient-Centered Care Patient Management
Pediatric Care Relationship Building
Wound Care Vital Sign Monitoring
Action Verbs
Administered Assisted
Communicated Conducted
Coordinated Delivered
Developed Diagnosed
Drove Enhanced
Evaluated Executed
Identified Interfaced
Implemented Improved
Partnered Performed
Provided Resolved/td>
Supported Treated

Tips for Writing a Better Healthcare and Support Resume

Highlight Patient Care and Communication Skills

As a healthcare professional in a support role, many of your responsibilities will involve interfacing with patients directly over the course of treatment. You want to highlight specific examples of you communicating with patients empathetically and compassionately in order to show hiring managers that you can handle serious healthcare situations. In the example below, the candidate emphasizes their ability to resolve conflict and manage patients suffering from serious psychological disorders:

  • Provided support to medical team at short-term residential facility for adults experiencing a mental health crisis related to depression, PTSD, anxiety, and trauma
  • Administered medications, support activities of daily living (ADLs), resolve conflicts, and restrained patients to prevent physical injury during treatment and ensure safety
  • Coordinated social, educational, and recreational activities for patients, including craft classes, workshops, and group therapy sessions

Showcase Your Healthcare Specializations

Submitting a generic resume will limit your chances of landing the interview. To succeed during the job search, you want to provide valuable insights to prospective employers that will illuminate your advanced knowledge of medical expertise within your specific field. Notice how in the example below, the candidate showcases their background providing physical therapy to athletes. They mention their history treating injuries to ACLs and MCLs, which are extremely common amongst these types of patients. This will show healthcare practices that specialize in these types of patients that the candidate is qualified for the position:

  • Delivered physical therapy and rehabilitative services to athletes under the direction of occupational therapists for soft tissue injuries, ACL tears, and MCL sprains
  • Received training from certified therapists on a variety of occupational techniques
  • Communicated with empathy and understanding to build rapport with patients

How to Align Your Resume With the Job Description

Healthcare support encompasses a number of professions, from phlebotomists and orderlies to home health care aides. One thing they all have in common is they’re poised to play a greater role in the U.S. workforce during the coming decades. The need for home health care and personal care aides, for example, is projected to grow by 33% over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

An increase in jobs, however, doesn’t mean you won’t face competition when you apply for a position in health care support. You still need to align your resume with the job description to increase your chances of landing the interview. Be sure to include medical terminology and skill sets that demonstrate your unique specializations within the healthcare industry. It’s also important to ground your expertise in specific accomplishments, as you won’t generate traction during the job search if your resume doesn’t paint a compelling picture of your professional history.