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NIja James

Garyville,Louisiana

Summary

Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Motivated student eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world experiences, with a strong willingness to learn and contribute. Effective communicator with a collaborative mindset, ready to bring fresh perspectives and a strong work ethic to any team.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Sitter

caring for life
Gramercy, LA
09.2016 - Current
  • Provided constant monitoring of patients to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Assisted with meal preparation for those unable to feed themselves independently.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient activities throughout shift.

Security Officer

GardaWorld Security
Laplace, LA
10.2017 - 03.2023
  • Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
  • Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.

PCA

Maison Oaks
Laplace, LA
10.2015 - 05.2016
  • Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.

Education

High School Diploma -

East St. John High School
Reserve, LA
05-2012

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting

River Parishes Community College
Sorrento, LA

Skills

  • Patient Monitoring
  • Patient Communication
  • CPR training
  • Team building
  • Incident Reporting
  • Professionalism
  • Direct Patient Care

Certification

  • CPR

Timeline

Security Officer

GardaWorld Security
10.2017 - 03.2023

Patient Sitter

caring for life
09.2016 - Current

PCA

Maison Oaks
10.2015 - 05.2016

High School Diploma -

East St. John High School

Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting

River Parishes Community College
NIja James