Gernae Taylor
New Haven,CT
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
RA Recovery Assistant
Perfect Care
2025.05 - Current
- Assisted patients in daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Monitored patient progress, documenting observations and reporting changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create personalized care plans for individuals.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, enhancing patient engagement and comfort levels.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring compliance with health standards and regulations.
- Trained new staff on patient care techniques and organizational policies, fostering team development.
- Developed and maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Gt Independence
2023.07 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to healthcare providers to ensure timely interventions.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with clients and families to address specific needs.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Evaluated client progress regularly, adjusting care strategies to align with evolving needs and goals.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Companion/Homemaker
Nova Home Care Agency
2017.05 - 2023.04
- Accompanied and transported clients to attend their doctor appointments, complete grocery shopping, and other daily activities
- Aided clients with housekeeping tasks like dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, changing bed linens, and laundry
- Prepared meals for clients based on their dietary needs and restrictions
- Recorded and reported any changes with clients’ behavior or health to medical staff
Cashier/Sales Associate
Bon Ton
2014.03 - 2017.01
- Pleasantly and courteously greeted and assisted customers with locating items
- Built and maintained customer loyalty through effective and consistent interactions
- Completed customer transactions, processed payments, and bagged items
- Ensured department was clean and presentable by restocking or refacing items
Education
High School Diploma -
Riverside Academy
New Haven, CT2006-06
Security Guard Card -
LJB Security Training
East Haven, CT2021-05
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - undefined
Stone Academy
2017-01
Skills
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction through exceptional service and communication Enhanced patient care quality by collaborating effectively with team members Streamlined record-keeping processes to improve accuracy and accountability
Timeline
RA Recovery Assistant
Perfect Care
2025.05 - Current
PCA Personal Care Assistant
Gt Independence
2023.07 - Current
Companion/Homemaker
Nova Home Care Agency
2017.05 - 2023.04
Cashier/Sales Associate
Bon Ton
2014.03 - 2017.01
Certified Nursing Assistant Program - undefined
Stone Academy
High School Diploma -
Riverside Academy
Security Guard Card -
LJB Security Training