Joan Baptiste Charles
Brooklyn
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with experience in patient care, meal preparation, and emotional support. Adept at assisting with daily living activities while fostering a positive and engaging atmosphere for clients. Dedicated caregiver skilled in child supervision, safety management, and emotional support. Proven ability to communicate effectively with parents and maintain a clean, safe environment.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Baby Sitter
Jennifer Mitchell
Brooklyn
08.2023 - Current
- Supervise children during playtime, ensuring safety and engagement.
- Communicates effectively with parents about daily activities and needs.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment for children at all times.
- Responsibly watches children while parents are out.
- Manages schedules for outings, playdates, and appointments efficiently.
- Maintains a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Monitors children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Engages in activities such as reading stories or playing games.
- Enforces rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Teaches good manners by setting clear expectations for behavior in various settings.
- Encourages healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
Home Heath Aide
PPL
Brooklyn
06.2023 - Current
- Assists patient with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Cares for patient by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores such as changing bed linens and basic house cleaning to maintain a healthy environment which ensures the client's happiness
- Assists patient with bathing, dressing and grooming
- Provides companionship and emotional support to enhance patient's well-being.
- Prepares nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Assists patient with mobility, including transfers and walking assistance.
- Communicated effectively with family members about client needs and progress.
- Helps patient stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Prepares meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patient to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Takes initiative to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Engages patient in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
- Answers patient calls promptly, providing assistance or referring them to appropriate personnel when needed.
Cleaning Technician
New Beginning Cleaners
Brooklyn
10.2021 - 09.2024
- Maintained cleanliness in residential and commercial properties using safe cleaning methods.
- Operated cleaning equipment, such as vacuums.
- Followed detailed cleaning schedules to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Ensured high standards of hygiene by sanitizing areas and surfaces regularly.
- Removed bedding, made bed and fluff pillows
- Vacuumed carpets in offices, hallways and other areas as needed.
- Sanitized kitchen and bathroom surfaces, such as countertops, sinks, microwaves, and refrigerators.
- Disinfected door handles, telephones and other frequently touched surfaces.
- Dusted furniture and fixtures throughout the building.
- Replenished paper towels, toilet paper, and soap dispensers in restrooms.
- Swept and mopped all hard-surface floors in the facilities.
- Emptied wastebaskets and removed trash.
- Broke down cardboard boxes, and placed recyclable materials in designated disposal areas.
- Kept business entrances clean, tidy and professional in appearance.
Companion Caregiver
Esther Beck
New York
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Provided companionship and emotional support to client in daily activities.
- Engaged client in recreational activities to promote mental stimulation.
- Administered medication and monitored client health as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Communicated effectively with family members regarding client needs and preferences.
- Documented daily care activities to ensure continuity of care for client.
- Supported mobility by helping client with walking and transportation needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for client by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
- Performed grocery shopping for client according to their dietary requirements.
- Read stories or articles from newspapers and magazines to engage the client's interest.
- Assisted with mobility issues by providing assistance with walking or transferring from one place to another.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when needed.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Companion Caregiver
Miriam Walter
Fair Lawn
12.2008 - 03.2020
- Provided companionship and emotional support to client in daily activities.
- Assisted client with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and meal preparation
- Administered medication and monitored client health as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Documented daily care activities to ensure continuity of care for client.
- Supported mobility by helping clients with walking and transportation needs.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for client by performing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
- Performed grocery shopping for client according to their dietary requirements.
- Took part in community-based activities with client in order to increase social interaction opportunities.
- Provided transportation for client to attend religious services or other events.
- Assisted with mobility issues by providing assistance with walking or transferring from one place to another.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and temperature when needed.
- Scheduled doctor's appointments and other necessary services for the client.
- Observed changes in client behavior or physical condition, and reported them to medical professionals.
- Reported concerns to medical professionals to promote optimal care.
- Examined and treated the client's lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms.
- Helped the client get in and out of bed and wheelchair.
- Helped client adjust to new lifestyles during period of incapacitation.
- Partnered with medical professionals to provide care to client.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Medical Assistant
Allen's School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NYSome College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NYSkills
- Child supervision
- Safety management
- Meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Activity planning
- Patient care
- Household cleaning
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Client engagement
- Conflict resolution
- Emotional and physical development assessment
- Strong work ethic
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Baby Sitter
Jennifer Mitchell
08.2023 - Current
Companion Caregiver
Esther Beck
08.2023 - 06.2024
Home Heath Aide
PPL
06.2023 - Current
Cleaning Technician
New Beginning Cleaners
10.2021 - 09.2024
Companion Caregiver
Miriam Walter
12.2008 - 03.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Certified Medical Assistant
Allen's School of Nursing
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assistant
Borough of Manhattan Community College