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Christine Brooks-Higgins

Yonkers,NY

Summary

Dedicated and professional Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) with extensive experience in compassionate patient care. Skilled in assisting with bathing, feeding, and daily activities to ensure patient comfort and well-being. Known for a strong work ethic and a patient-centered approach.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Certified Nursing Assistant

Group Home Solutions
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
  • Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
  • Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.

Cashier/Server Lead

Oracabessa Fish & Tings
09.2017 - 01.2024
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Ensured the daily sales and funds were balanced at the end of shifts.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Private Duty In-Home Care
08.2023 - 12.2023
  • Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported patient with bath time, dressing, and feeding.

Education

Certificate - Nursing Assistance

Big Apple Training
4653 White Plains Rd, Bronx, NY, 10470
02.2022

High School Diploma -

Saint Mary Technical Highschool
Saint Mary, Jamaica
06.1992

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Team leader
  • Excellent Communication Skills
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Collecting vital signs
  • Bathing Assistance
  • Compassionate
  • Alzheimer's and Dementia Care
  • Bedside manner

Certification

  • CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant - 2022
  • CPR Training - 2023

Languages

Jamaican Creole
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Certified Nursing Assistant

Group Home Solutions
02.2024 - Current

Certified Nursing Assistant

Private Duty In-Home Care
08.2023 - 12.2023

Cashier/Server Lead

Oracabessa Fish & Tings
09.2017 - 01.2024

Certificate - Nursing Assistance

Big Apple Training

High School Diploma -

Saint Mary Technical Highschool
Christine Brooks-Higgins