Danielle Bourgault
Tampa,FL
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide/ Certified nursing assistant, 25 years experience working along side nurses , private in home setting and facility setting, substantial alzheimer's experience, excellent communication skills, excellent bed side manner,great time management , very efficient , team worker, strong leadership skills
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
HHA
Tempus Unlimited
Amherst, MA
10.2021 - 07.2022
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Organized client's personal items for easy access during daily activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of the client.
- Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to supervisor or case manager.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients who were ill or had disabilities.
- Answered questions from family members about the care being provided to the client.
- Encouraged patients to maintain independence while helping them complete tasks they are unable to do alone.
- Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
- Instructed family members on how best to provide care for their loved one when needed.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
CNA
Center For Extended Care Amherst
Amherst, MA
01.2000 - 01.2020
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
CNA
New England Health Center
Sunderland, MA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
CNA
Charlene Manor
Greenfield, MA
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
HHA
loving care agency
Greenfield, MA
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Organized client's personal items for easy access during daily activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of the client.
- Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to supervisor or case manager.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients for assistance or advice regarding health or safety issues.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients who were ill or had disabilities.
- Checked vital signs on a regular basis such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Answered questions from family members about the care being provided to the client.
- Helped keep track of medical supplies used by the client throughout the day.
- Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
- Encouraged patients to maintain independence while helping them complete tasks they are unable to do alone.
- Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
- Instructed family members on how best to provide care for their loved one when needed.
- Accompanied clients on errands outside the home such as shopping trips and doctor visits.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
HHA
Gentiva Home Health
Greenfield, MA
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship services to patients in their homes, including reading aloud, playing board games and engaging in conversation.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments according to physician instructions.
- Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Organized client's personal items for easy access during daily activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and preferences of the client.
- Observed changes in client's physical or mental condition and reported any changes immediately to supervisor or case manager.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls from clients for assistance or advice regarding health or safety issues.
- Provided emotional support and encouragement to clients who were ill or had disabilities.
- Checked vital signs on a regular basis such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Answered questions from family members about the care being provided to the client.
- Helped keep track of medical supplies used by the client throughout the day.
- Gave assistance with ambulation using proper body mechanics techniques when necessary.
- Encouraged patients to maintain independence while helping them complete tasks they are unable to do alone.
- Changed bed linens regularly ensuring a clean environment for the client at all times.
- Instructed family members on how best to provide care for their loved one when needed.
- Accompanied clients on errands outside the home such as shopping trips and doctor visits.
Education
Health Care
Franklin County Technical Highschool
Turners Falls, MA05-1999
nursing intent
Holyoke Community College
Holyoke, MAnursing intent
Greenfield Community College
Greenfield, MAnursing intent
Springfield Community College
Springfield, MAnursing intent
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLSkills
- Meal Preparation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Fall prevention
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Emotional Support
- Nutrition management
- Range of motion exercises
- Communication abilities
- Ambulation Assistance
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Laundry services
- Medication Administration
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Patient transportation
- [State] Driver's License
- State regulations knowledge
- Documentation
- First aid and safety
- Patient lifting techniques
- Housekeeping
- Recording vital signs
- Dressing assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Feeding Assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Toileting assistance
Affiliations
love art, collector, loves hikes, the beach, movies (especially scary ones) travel, exercise, camping,anything outdoors, music concerts
Accomplishments
I did receive employee of the month at a assisted living facility back in 2019 from New England Health Center.
Certification
I have my CNA license and have had it since 1999, also have BLS certification.
Languages
English
Professional
references
Professional-
Christian Traceski , RN 413-325-6562
Diana D Ordine, CNA 413-813-2295
Dawn Murphy Day, RN/DON 413-800-5692
Personal-
Bonnie Lynch , years known 23, 413-768-0520
Travis Tatro, years known 27, 413-834-2426
Timeline
HHA
Tempus Unlimited
10.2021 - 07.2022
CNA
New England Health Center
01.2018 - 01.2019
CNA
Charlene Manor
01.2010 - 01.2012
HHA
loving care agency
01.2010 - 01.2011
HHA
Gentiva Home Health
01.2008 - 01.2009
CNA
Center For Extended Care Amherst
01.2000 - 01.2020
Health Care
Franklin County Technical Highschool
nursing intent
Holyoke Community College
nursing intent
Greenfield Community College
nursing intent
Springfield Community College
nursing intent
Hillsborough Community College