Finelie TOUSSAINT
Lehigh Acres
Summary
Dedicated home health aide with experience in patient care coordination and teamwork. Proficient in monitoring vital signs and implementing care plans, ensuring safety and comfort for patients. Eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare environment compassionate home health aide skilled in patient relationship building, vital signs monitoring, and personal hygiene assistance. Committed to enhancing patient quality of life through tailored care and emotional support.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
VITAS Healthcare
Fort Myers, FL
05.2023 - 11.2025
- Provided personal care and support for patients in accordance with established care plans.
- Evaluated patient needs regularly, adjusting care plans as necessary to improve quality of life.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Trained new aides on best practices in patient care and compliance standards.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance, such as walking and regular exercise.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts, minimizing injury risks.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans, addressing specific needs.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and emotional support during care transitions.
Home Health Aide
Bristal Assissted Living
New York, NY
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Provided personal care and support for patients in accordance with established care plans.
- Assisted with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety for patients.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.
- Developed strong relationships with patients, fostering trust and emotional support during care transitions.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care strategies and outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Current
FSW
Fort Myers, FLHigh School Diploma -
American High School
Plantation, FL12-2022
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Feeding assistance
- Patient care coordination
- Specimen collection
- Personal care aide
- Room cleaning and restocking
- Responding to emergencies
- Infection control
- Emotional and social support
- Patient positioning
- Patient assessments
- Client documentation
- Patient relationship building
- Dementia care
- Decision-making
- Verbal and written communication
- Active listening
- Range of motion exercises
- Activities of daily living ADL support
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Patient-focused care
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
Certification
- CHHA-Certified Home Health Aide
- CNA- Certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
creole
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Home Health Aide
VITAS Healthcare
05.2023 - 11.2025
Home Health Aide
Bristal Assissted Living
12.2022 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Current
FSW
High School Diploma -
American High School