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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

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
Jahnaya NorrisCNA / Direct Support Professional