Jahnaya Norris
CNA / Direct Support Professional
Paterson,NJ
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Delta T
02.2023 - Current
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Direct Support Professional
Special Parent Advocacy Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Engaged with individuals with developmental disabilities to enhance their quality of life.
- Advocated for individuals to effectively communicate their needs and goals.
- Provided
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Hills Facility
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Supported patients in maintaining mobility and completing essential tasks like eating and moving.
- Ensuring that patients receive appropriate nutrition can include shopping for groceries, preparing meals, and, depending on the circumstances, assisting with eating.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- 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.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadway Respite & Home Care
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Direct Support Professional
Gold Medal Home Health
10.2022 - 12.2023
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
Education
High school diploma - General Studies
Eastside High School
Paterson, NJ 01.2018 - 6 2022
Skills
First aid and safety
Patient care
Empathy and patience
ADL support
Compassionate caregiving
Health and safety requirements
Patient management
Problem-solving
Direct patient care
Behavioral support
Patient assessments
Care plan management
Certification
CNA
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Delta T
02.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Gold Medal Home Health
10.2022 - 12.2023
Direct Support Professional
Special Parent Advocacy Group
09.2022 - 02.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Spring Hills Facility
10.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Broadway Respite & Home Care
01.2021 - 03.2022
High school diploma - General Studies
Eastside High School
01.2018 - 6 2022