Germaine Scott
Mastic Beach,NY
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at Westhampton Care Center, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to build trusting relationships and implement effective care plans, enhancing client well-being and satisfaction. Recognized for adaptability and strong communication skills, ensuring optimal support for diverse patient needs.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer
Y and B transitions
05.2016 - Current
- Installed drywall, siding and other structural components.
- Finished surfaces of woodwork or wallboard in houses and buildings with paneling, paint and hand tools.
- Helped with door and window installations.
- Mixed and poured concrete for variety of projects.
- Dug trenches, backfilled holes and compacted earth to prepare for new construction.
- Inspected tools and equipment to maintain safety and efficiency.
- Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
- Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
- Loaded and unloaded materials and equipment onto and off construction sites.
Floor Assistant
Got Floor?
06.2018 - 10.2019
- Fostered a positive work environment by maintaining an upbeat attitude and assisting coworkers with their tasks when needed.
- Proactively identified opportunities for improvement in store operations, making suggestions to supervisors for process changes when applicable.
- Participate in all parts of floor remodeling fom start to finish using various materials.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westhampton Care Center
09.2010 - 05.2016
- Supported families by maintaining clear communication about their loved one''s progress and overall health status.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure optimal client care plans were implemented effectively.
- Established trusting relationships with clients through attentive listening skills and genuine empathy towards their personal struggles.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Hallow Nursing Facility
03.2009 - 05.2016
- Recognized changes in client behavior or health, promptly reporting concerns to appropriate healthcare providers for assessment and intervention.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules and responsibilities to accommodate client needs as they arose.
- Promoted a sense of belonging for clients by engaging them in meaningful conversations about their lives, hobbies, or experiences.
- Organized important documents related to healthcare, finances, or legal matters for easy access by clients or their family members when needed.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted elderly clients in daily activities, physical transfers, and care for incontinence.
- Facilitated open lines of communication between all members of the caregiving team, contributing to a cohesive support network for the client.
Companion
Eves Personal Touch
01.2005 - 06.2009
- Upheld client confidentiality and privacy by respecting their personal boundaries and adhering to established professional guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment by performing light housekeeping tasks routinely.
- Encouraged independence through skill-building exercises tailored to each client''s unique abilities and limitations.
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Laborer
Stonybrook University Medically Center
09.2004 - 06.2007
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
- Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
- Contributed to successful completion of projects by following instructions from supervisors and adapting to changing priorities.
- Promoted a positive work environment by demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills.
- Demonstrated flexibility with shifting responsibilities based on project needs, contributing to overall productivity levels.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing
Northshore Career Training Institute
711 Koehler Ave, Ronkonkoma, NY 1177909.2009
Diploma -
Longwood High-school
100 County Rte 24, Middle Island, NY 1195306.2003
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Collecting vital signs
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Recording vital signs
- Electronic charting
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient-focused care
- Mobility assistance
- Medical terminology
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- End-of-life care
- Adaptable
- Patient lifting
- Transfer techniques
- Urinary catheter care
- Ambulation assistance
- Healthcare ethics
- Inpatient care
- Geriatric care
- Patient relationship building
- Responding to emergencies
- Transporting patients
- Supporting personal needs
- Maintaining privacy
- Colostomy care
- Trustworthy companion
- Complex Problem-solving
- Feeding assistance expert
- Patient management
- Specimen collection
- Light housekeeping
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid state driver's license
- Patient relations
- Indirect patient care
- Condition monitoring
- Care plan implementation
- Observing responses
- Reliable transportation
- Patient assessments
- Quality assurance
- Activity coordination
- Preparing meals
- Activity planning
- Conducting intakes
- Outpatient care
- Pediatric care
Timeline
Floor Assistant
Got Floor?
06.2018 - 10.2019
Laborer
Y and B transitions
05.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Westhampton Care Center
09.2010 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Oak Hallow Nursing Facility
03.2009 - 05.2016
Companion
Eves Personal Touch
01.2005 - 06.2009
Laborer
Stonybrook University Medically Center
09.2004 - 06.2007
Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate - Nursing
Northshore Career Training Institute
Diploma -
Longwood High-school
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