Norrie Saint Juste
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Dedicated and empathetic caregiver with extensive experience at Korean Woman Association, adept in providing top-notch patient care and companionship. Skilled in medication management and emotional support, consistently enhancing patient quality of life. Demonstrates strong ethics and adaptability, ensuring a positive impact on patient well-being without exceeding a 55-word limit.
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Korean Woman Association
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, improving their overall quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean, safe, and organized living space for patients.
- Ensured timely transportation of patients to appointments or social engagements, enhancing their ability to maintain an active lifestyle outside the home setting.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families through open communication channels and empathetic listening skills.
- Demonstrated adaptability when faced with unexpected situations or emergencies by implementing appropriate interventions quickly and efficiently.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Supported emotional well-being through companionship services such as reading aloud or playing games together during downtime periods.
- Provided physical assistance for mobility, promoting independence and safety in the home environment.
- Administered prescribed medications accurately, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Coordinated meal planning based on dietary requirements and preferences, contributing to optimal nutritional intake for each patient.
- Promoted a positive atmosphere within the home setting by engaging patients in meaningful conversation and activities.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
CNA
Tiffin House
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff.
- Supported mobility exercises to enhance patient physical well-being.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Conducted routine safety checks on equipment, promptly reporting any malfunctions or safety concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Participated in ongoing educational opportunities in order to stay up-to-date on best practices in nursing care.
- Facilitated smooth patient transitions from hospital settings to home or long-term care facilities, ensuring continuity of care throughout the process.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Prevented cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
CNA
Gables Assisted Living
06.2012 - 08.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
- Provided emotional support for patients during challenging times, fostering a positive healing environment.
- Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Reduced patient stress levels through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Promoted infection control practices within the facility by adhering to strict hand hygiene procedures and utilizing personal protective equipment when necessary.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Samoana High School
American Samoa06-2006
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Basic housekeeping
- Emotional support
- Strong ethics
- Housekeeping tasks
- Meal preparation
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Dementia care
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Medication management
- Mobility assistance
- Heavy lifting
- Patient management
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Progress documentation
- Complex Problem-solving
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Stress management
- Nutrition
- At-home care instruction
- Patient care and companionship
- Daily living activities assistance
- Fast learner
- Bedside care
- Clear communication
Timeline
Caregiver
Korean Woman Association
05.2024 - Current
CNA
Tiffin House
05.2020 - 05.2023
CNA
Gables Assisted Living
06.2012 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Samoana High School
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