Heather Robidoux
Fall River,MA
Summary
Compassionate Certified Nursing Assistant with a proven track record at Southpointe Rehabilitation, enhancing patient wellbeing through personalized care and effective communication. Skilled in patient vitals monitoring and maintaining HIPAA compliance, I foster trust and emotional support, ensuring dignity and safety for all patients while promoting independence and comfort.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southpointe Rehabilitation
Fall River, MA
03.2024 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced team efficiency by promptly responding to call lights and reporting changes in patient condition to nurses.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Performed accurate documentation of patient information according to established protocols for record-keeping purposes.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gabriel Care Inc
Fall River, MA
06.2023 - Current
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Promoted independence in patients through walking exercises or assisting them with mobility devices like walkers or wheelchairs.
- Built rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult times.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Streamlined communication between nursing staff, patients, and families to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Contributed positively towards patient satisfaction scores by consistently providing exceptional care and addressing their concerns.
Direct Care Worker
Empower LGA
Fall River, MA
03.2009 - 10.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and individualized care tailored to their specific needs.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge within the direct care field through regular training sessions and workshops to ensure optimal care for each patient.
Personal Care Assistant
Tempus Unlimited
Fall River Ma
11.2006 - 10.2023
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA06.2023
High School Diploma - Landscape
Bristol County Agricultural High School
Dighton05.2004
Skills
- Patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Reliable team player
- Direct patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate
- Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Basic life support
- Bedside manner
- Dressing assistance
- Safety precautions
- Mobility assistance
- Companionship and emotional support
- Documenting behaviors
- Feeding assistance
- Positioning patients
- Adaptable
- Urinary catheter care
- Geriatric care
- Inpatient care
- Maintaining privacy
- Complex Problem-solving
- Light housekeeping
- Blood glucose testing
- Reliable transportation
- Activity coordination
- Activity planning
- Range of motion exercises
- Quick problem solver
- Helping with medication
- Assisting with personal grooming
- Toileting assistance
- CNA certification
Certification
Certified Nursing Assistant
Languages
Sign language
Limited Working
Timeline
Certified Nursing Assistant
Southpointe Rehabilitation
03.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Gabriel Care Inc
06.2023 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Empower LGA
03.2009 - 10.2023
Personal Care Assistant
Tempus Unlimited
11.2006 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant - CNA
Bristol Community College
High School Diploma - Landscape
Bristol County Agricultural High School