Rachelle Saint Jean
Certified Hoe health Aide
Roselle,NJ
Summary
Compassionate individual with experience supporting elderly and ill people with in-home care. Promotes understanding attitude and compassionate nature to achieve comfortable and welcoming environment for patients. Knowledgeable Home Health Aide delivers high-quality care to individuals. Creates safe and secure environment while assisting with daily living activities. Offers friendly and understanding attitude. Caring Home Health Aide with demonstrated experience providing quality in-home care to elderly, disabled and chronically ill individuals. Skilled in assisting with needs of diverse clientele.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Home Health Aide/Nursing Home Facility
Homeside Hospice
67 Walnut Ave #205,Clark, NJ 07066
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Recorded accurate patient information and updated medical records, facilitating effective communication among the healthcare team members.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Developed strong therapeutic relationships with patients and their families based on trust, empathy, active listening skills, and open communication.
- Reduced patient anxiety and stress by offering a calm, reassuring presence during difficult emotional moments or periods of physical discomfort.
- Comforted family members, offered attentive listening and high level of emotional support.
- Supported patients' personal care needs, promoting hygiene and comfort with respect and sensitivity.
- Delivered personalized patient care, fostering sense of dignity and respect during final stages of life.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Greeted patients and families with a cheerful, compasssionate demeamor,resulting in the formation of long-term professional relationships.
- Prevented bedsores and other potential complications by regularly repositioning immobile patients and maintaining proper body alignment.
- Positioned patients to provide comfort and promote better body alignment.
- Maintained a safe and comfortable environment for patients through regular monitoring of vital signs and reporting changes to medical staff.
Certified Home Health Aide
Ability Nursing INC
1100 Federal HWy,Boynton,Beach Florida 33435
03.2020 - 06.2023
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
- Provided companionship reducing feelings loneliness isolation improving patient''s overall emotional wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating a clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
- Communicated effectively both verbally written communication keeping everyone involved informed about ongoing progress changes related patient''s care plan.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Managed wound care for patients following physician instructions, promoting efficient healing processes and preventing infection risks.
Education
High School Diploma -
Abraham Clark High School
Roselle, NJ06-2012
Skills
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Care
- Dressing assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Light Housekeeping
- Care Plan Management
- Toileting assistance
- Long-Term care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Heavy Lifting
- Wound Care
- Recording vital signs
- Care plan assessment
Certification
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification
Timeline
Certified Home Health Aide/Nursing Home Facility
Homeside Hospice
04.2024 - 10.2024
Certified Home Health Aide
Ability Nursing INC
03.2020 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Abraham Clark High School