Boris Njualem
Columbus,Ohio
Summary
Skilled French Interpreter and Caregiver with over five years of experience facilitating French-English communication in medical environments and assisting with daily living activities. Committed to maintaining confidentiality and cultural sensitivity while ensuring patient safety and dignity. Holds a Master of Science in Computer Science, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
2
2
Languages
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Morning View
Columbus, Ohio
03.2021 - Current
- Assist residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, mobility, and other activities of daily living while promoting dignity and independence.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, responding patiently and respectfully to individual needs and preferences, enhancing residents' overall well-being.
- Support safe transfers, walking, positioning, and fall-prevention practices in accordance with established care plans.
- Provided medication reminders and assisted residents with meals, hydration, appointments, and daily routines.
- Monitored and reported changes in residents' physical condition, behavior, appetite, mobility, or mood to supervisors and healthcare professionals, ensuring timely interventions.
- Maintained clean, organized, and safe living spaces while accurately completing required care documentation, contributing to a safe and supportive environment.
- Communicate professionally with residents, family members, coworkers, and supervisors to support continuity of care.
French Medical Interpreter
Mount Carmel East
Columbus, Ohio
01.2023 - 08.2026
- Facilitated clear and impartial communication between French-speaking patients, family members, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals.
- Interpreted medical histories, symptoms, diagnoses, treatment plans, consent discussions, discharge instructions, medication guidance, and follow-up information.
- Facilitated patient understanding of care instructions and encouraged communication of questions or concerns while preserving information integrity.
- Ensured accuracy, confidentiality, cultural sensitivity, and professional boundaries throughout patient encounters.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to support coordinated, patient-centered care.
- Documented interpreter encounters and adhered to hospital policies on privacy, safety, and quality of care.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science
University Of Dschang
West Cameroon01-2013
Skills
- Language interpretation
- Medical terminology
- Patient confidentiality
- Daily living skills
- Personal-care assistance
- Mobility support
- Transfer support
- Fall-prevention
- Medication reminders
- Appointment assistance
- Documentation
- Condition reporting
- Companionship
- Active listening
- Emotional support
- Team collaboration
- Problem-solving
Certification
- Medication Administration Certified (Med Certified)
- Direct Support Professional (DSP) Certified
- CPR Certified
Languages
- French, Fluent
- English, Fluent
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Timeline
French Medical Interpreter
Mount Carmel East
01.2023 - 08.2026
Caregiver
Morning View
03.2021 - Current
Master of Science - Computer Science
University Of Dschang