Jocelyne Jean-Pierre
Deer Park,NY
Summary
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Life's WORC
10.2018 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Direct Support Professional
Independent Group Home Living
10.2016 - Current
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
- Advocated for clients' needs and rights in various settings, enhancing their quality of life.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
10.2016 - 09.2020
- 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.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. James Plaza Facility
06.2004 - 05.2008
- 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.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- 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.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk County Community College
Brentwood, NY05.2018
High School Diploma -
Westbury High School
Old Westbury, NY06.1998
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral Management
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Direct Patient Care
- Cosmetology Skills
- Client documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- EMR / EHR
- CPR Certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Life's WORC
10.2018 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Independent Group Home Living
10.2016 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Sunrise Senior Living
10.2016 - 09.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
St. James Plaza Facility
06.2004 - 05.2008
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Suffolk County Community College
High School Diploma -
Westbury High School
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