Pierre Jacques Charles
Norwalk
Summary
Several years of caregiving experience as a home care attendant with prior experience as an EMT overseas.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
ENCLAVE at Rye Rehabilitation and nursing
Port Chester
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Communicated effectively with residents, families, and healthcare team members.
- Documented patient care accurately in medical records and care plans.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts through physical and occupational therapy exercises.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to implement individualized care plans.
- Educated residents about health practices and wellness initiatives regularly.
- 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 as directed by nursing staff.
- 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.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- 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.
- 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.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Patient Clinical Assistant
Stamford hospital /HSS
Stamford
05.2023 - Current
- Assisted with patient transfers from beds to stretchers or wheelchairs using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.
- Positioned patients properly during examination or treatment for comfort and safety.
- Maintained confidentiality of all patient information according to HIPAA regulations.
- Provided assistance to medical staff with routine clinical duties such as taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, drawing blood, administering medications, and preparing exam rooms.
- Ensured that all medical equipment was maintained in a safe working order through regular cleaning and maintenance checks.
- Reported changes in patients' condition to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Demonstrated knowledge of laboratory procedures by collecting specimens for testing according to established protocols.
- Performed lab tests including urinalysis, CBCs, EKGs, and pregnancy tests.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Documented patient care accurately in medical records and care plans.
- Supported rehabilitation efforts through physical and occupational therapy exercises.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Private Home Care Attendant /CNA
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Assist with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, feeding, light housekeeping, and medication reminder.
- Communicate and report changes to the charge nurse in a timely manner.
Wholes Food Market
Fairfield
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Worked with a team of over 15 people and help with restocking, transfer, truck uploading.
Bon Secour Ambulance
Port Au Prince
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Work alongside two other EMTs.
- Provide care to people with stroke signs, cardiac issues, Respiratory distress, pregnant women in labor, gunshot wounds.
- Report to physician at local hospital when care are being relinquished to the hospital staff.
Caribex
Port Aux Prince
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Worked with a team of 70 people.
- Overseas the quality of work for the entire productions, payroll coordinator, and customer relations.
Bon Berger Distillery
Aux Cayes
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Worked with a team of 30 people.
- Supervised their work quality, help improved production, assist with payroll, and maintained customer relations.
Education
General Studies - Certified Nursing Assistant
Norwalk Community College
01.2023
Emergency care training -
Bon Secour Hospital
01.2016
Port AU Prince University - Public Administration and accounting
Port AU Prince University
01.2014
Canado Technic - Industrial Mechanic and Maintenance
Canado Technic
01.2006
Skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word
- Proficient in Excel
- Multilingual (Creole, French, English)
- Teamwork
- Flexibility
- Reliability
- Adaptability
- Vital sign monitoring
- Patient care documentation
- Assistance with mobility
- Call light response
- Time management
- Interpersonal communication
- Conflict resolution
- Rehabilitation support
- Hygiene assistance
- Flexibility and adaptability
- Patient transfers
- Basic life support
- Feeding assistance
- Emergency response
- Active listening
- Patient care
- End-of-life care
- Clinical documentation
- Bathing assistance
- Compassion and empathy
- Lifting and transferring
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Vital signs monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Dressing assistance
- Compassionate communication
- Problem-solving
- Toileting assistance
- Critical thinking
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Multitasking and organization
- Restraint application
- Bedside manner
- Family support and assistance
- Valid [state] driver's license
- Quick problem solver
- Healthcare ethics
- Documenting behaviors
- Intake recording
Timeline
CNA
ENCLAVE at Rye Rehabilitation and nursing
09.2024 - Current
Patient Clinical Assistant
Stamford hospital /HSS
05.2023 - Current
Private Home Care Attendant /CNA
01.2020 - 01.2023
Wholes Food Market
01.2018 - 01.2020
Bon Secour Ambulance
01.2016 - 01.2018
Caribex
01.2012 - 01.2016
Bon Berger Distillery
01.2008 - 01.2012
General Studies - Certified Nursing Assistant
Norwalk Community College
Emergency care training -
Bon Secour Hospital
Port AU Prince University - Public Administration and accounting
Port AU Prince University
Canado Technic - Industrial Mechanic and Maintenance
Canado Technic