Shereene Jonas
Summary
Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified HHA and Personal Care Aide with over 18 years of experience in health care. Ability to work in Dementia care and Hospice care. Excellent in communicating clearly and effectively to patients and staff.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Shelia Cronin/ Brendan Mahar
07.2021 - Current
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with Shower, dressing, grooming, mouth care, and meal preparation.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assist with Ambulation and transfers
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Personal Care Aide
Shannon Kelly /Margaret Reichardt
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Assists with transfer and ambulation
- Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Schervier Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
03.2015 - 06.2017
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Helped patients with self-feeding and assisted feeding, based on individual needs.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Assisted with transfer using hoyer lift and standing lift
Home Health Aide
Susan Vance/ Kathleen Vance
02.2015 - 09.2015
- Performed personal care;sponge bath,mouth care,dressing and grooming.
- Assisted with ambulation; transfer.
- Administered prescribe oral medications under written direction of physician.
- Provided meal preparation.
- Massaged patient; apply preparations and treatments, such as Lidocaine patch, A&D ointment, zinc ointment and alcohol rub.
- Completed documentation notes regarding patient care and notify family and supervisor of changes in patient condition.
Personal Care Aide
Five Star Premiere Residence Of Yonkers
11.2005 - 03.2015
- Assisted residents with bed bath or shower, dressing, grooming, mouth care, and dental care.
- Aided with toileting; use of commode, bedpan, and urinal.
- Performed ordinary care of nails; washing, drying and filing with emery board.
- Provided nutritional support; serve meals, feeding and cutting food into small pieces.
- Helped with ambulation and transfer.
- Accompanying residents to and from appointments and recreations.
- Assisted with activities; bingo, trivia, painting, pottery and exercise.
- Trained 60% of new staff members in the company policy and procedures.
- Maintained 100% safe adequate living environment.
- Observed, document any changes in patients behavior.
Home Health Aide
Caring Neighbor, INC
06.2005 - 01.2006
- Aided with care during bed bath or shower, dressing, undressing, grooming, assisted with care of teeth, gums, dentures.
- Helped with toileting ; including on and off bedpan, toilet or commode as needed.
- Assisted with ambulation and transfer; from bed to chair, chair to bed.
- Prepared and serve meals according to client diet and restrictions.
- Managed general cleanliness of the clients environment.
- Escorted client to and from appointments.
- Observed, documented, reported any changes to supervisor.
Medical Assistant
DR. Arthur Hall
05.2003 - 12.2003
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patients medical histories and vital signs.
- Collected and prepared laboratory specimens.
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all exam rooms and equipment.
- Maintained patients medical chart (filing, Op reports and test results).
- Registered patients, Checked and verified insurance information (internet, medcard, or by telephone).
- Prepared patients for examination and assisted the physician during the examination.
- Sustained adequate level of medical supplies by inventory stock; placing orders.
- Answered telephones, greeted patients, and scheduled appointments.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant -
New York Medical Training Center
New York, NY2015
Medical Assistant -
Caliber Training Institute
New York, NY2003
Skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to give instructions to patient to follow
- Superb at working independently and under any situation
- Excellent in observing, documenting, any changes in the patients mental or physical status
- Ability to transfer patients in a safe manner
- Ability to learn new task
Accomplishments
- Trained in CPR; American Heart Association
- Certified Nursing Assistant Certificate
- Home Health Aide Certificate
- Certified Medical Assistant
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Shelia Cronin/ Brendan Mahar
07.2021 - Current
Personal Care Aide
Shannon Kelly /Margaret Reichardt
06.2017 - 04.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Schervier Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
03.2015 - 06.2017
Home Health Aide
Susan Vance/ Kathleen Vance
02.2015 - 09.2015
Personal Care Aide
Five Star Premiere Residence Of Yonkers
11.2005 - 03.2015
Home Health Aide
Caring Neighbor, INC
06.2005 - 01.2006
Medical Assistant
DR. Arthur Hall
05.2003 - 12.2003
Certified Nursing Assistant -
New York Medical Training Center
Medical Assistant -
Caliber Training Institute
Similar Profiles
HARSH KHAITANHARSH KHAITAN
MARKEING & PURCHSE MANAGER at MAHARMARKEING & PURCHSE MANAGER at MAHAR
Aime BergAime Berg
Director/Financial Planner at FM Mahar Financial PlanningDirector/Financial Planner at FM Mahar Financial Planning
Jamina FrasierJamina Frasier
Caregiver at Shelia CollinsCaregiver at Shelia Collins