Vastie Descius

• Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
• Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
• Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
• Documented patient progress in electronic health records accurately and efficiently.

Assisted Haitian community members with interpretation services for healthcare providers, educational institutions, and immigration paperwork. Supported individuals in completing necessary forms for medical and school-related needs. Volunteered time to facilitate communication and understanding between Haitian families and service providers.

• Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
• Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
• Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
• Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
• Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
• Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition.
• Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
• Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
• Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
• Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
• Assisted with admission procedures such as gathering personal data from the patient's chart.
• Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
• Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
• Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
• Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
• Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
• Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

• Assisted with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
• Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
• Transported clients to doctor appointments and social events.
• Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
• Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
• Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
• Engaged patients in recreational activities such as reading books or playing games.
• Encouraged independence by teaching self-care skills such as grooming and hygiene habits.
• Maintained confidentiality of patient information at all times as per HIPAA regulations.
• Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
• Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
• Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
• Helped client with medication self-administration.

• Prepared food items consistently and in compliance with recipes, portioning, cooking and waste control guidelines.
• Cleaned food preparation areas, cooking surfaces, and utensils.
• Stocked and restocked kitchen supplies as needed.
• Operated various kitchen appliance such as a blender, oven, grill, or stand mixer.
• Ensured freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items, and rotating stock.
• Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.