MARIE ROLANDA LOUIS
Maplewood,NJ
Summary
Dedicated home care aide with expertise in compassionate communication, personal care assistance, and patient monitoring. Committed to fostering emotional support and ensuring client safety through attentive service.
Overview
1
1
Certification
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AG ENCY OF
Elizabeth, New Jersey
05.2025 - Current
- Provided daily companionship and emotional support to clients in their homes.
- Assisted clients with personal care tasks, including bathing and grooming.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and instructions.
- Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Coordinated with family members to discuss care plans and needs.
- Engaged clients in meaningful activities to promote mental well-being.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines to ensure client health and security.
- Developed trust-based relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and errands.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living like meal preparation and feeding.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including changing linens, laundry, vacuuming and dusting.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized a clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
- Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation or playing games.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Assessed home environments for safety hazards and recommended improvements.
- Adhered to agency policies and procedures while providing home health services.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Observed changes in the patient's condition or behavior that could indicate a need for further medical attention.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by helping them transfer in and out of bed or wheelchair.
- Respected the dignity of all patients by maintaining confidentiality of their health information.
- Monitored client vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, temperature and blood pressure.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recorded patient information such as condition, diet and progress in medical records.
- Assisted family members in understanding how best to provide care for their loved one at home.
- Planned recreational activities for the client's physical well-being based on individual needs.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, an enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Answered call lights promptly to attend to client requests or needs.
- Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside the home.
- Provided care for children with disabilities or illnesses, ensuring their safety and comfort.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
CNA
Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Somerset, New Jersey
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Assisted nursing staff with daily patient care and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of patient rooms and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with patients to provide emotional support.
- Documented patient activities and care provided in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health practices and rehabilitation processes.
- Supported residents in recreational activities to promote engagement and well-being.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output according to nursing staff instructions.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Utilized appropriate safety measures when handling hazardous materials or waste products.
- Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Participated in educational programs designed to improve knowledge of health care practices.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Administered medications under supervision of a licensed nurse.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Executed turning and repositioning of patients to prevent pressure ulcers and promote comfort. residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Utilized mobility devices to assist patients in moving safely around the facility. to transport patients.
- Responded promptly to signal lights to assess and address resident needs effectively, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
Associate of Arts -
BRANFORD INSTUTITE
Elizabeth, NJ09-2024
Associate of Arts -
JEWISH SERVICES FAMILY CENTER
Westfield, NJ03-2024
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Electronic health records
- Infection control practices
- Care plan collaboration
- Emotional support delivery
- Client safety assessment
- Time management
- Patient education techniques
- Effective communication
- Compassionate caregiving
- Problem identification
- Relationship building
- Clinical quality program standards
- Behavioral management
- Compassionate client care
- Care plan assessment
- Recording vital signs
- Case management
- Community activities
- Quality program protocols
- Behavior redirection
- Client safety and first aid
- Progress documentation
- Client documentation
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Case management experience
- First aid and safety
- Care plan management
- Housekeeping
- Patient transportation
- Patient care
- Safety procedures
- Care plan adherence
- Physical therapy support
- Wound care
- Toileting assistance
- Behavioral support
- Ambulation techniques
- Bathing assistance
- Family caregiver education
- Specialized dietary needs
- Nutrition management
- Medication organization
- Bedside care
- Interpersonal communication
- Social interaction facilitation
- Emotional support
- [State] Driver's license
- Chronic disease management
- Catheter care assistance
- Personal care services
- Patient transport
- Medical charting
- Psychological support
- Transportation assistance
- Respiratory care
- Feeding assistance
- Crisis intervention
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Certification
- HEALTH HOME CARE
Timeline
Home Health Aide
JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE AG ENCY OF
05.2025 - Current
CNA
Regency Jewish Heritage Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
05.2025 - 09.2025
Associate of Arts -
BRANFORD INSTUTITE
Associate of Arts -
JEWISH SERVICES FAMILY CENTER