About Chris

About Chris Newcomer

I am licensed in Florida as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) specializing in senior & memory care. (Active Florida License: CNA385992). I have over twenty five years experience in senior care in both healthcare facilities and home healthcare settings...working for major corporations, agencies, and doing private care. For your peace of mind, I am also insured. 

I reside in Delray Beach and limit service area to approximately 10 miles in most circumstances. For inquiries, call or text 812-655-1010.

Skills include:

• Compassionate personal care for seniors while specializing in Alzheimer’s/Dementia patients.

• Providing loving and competent patience, understanding, encouragement, support, and empathy.

• Passionate about incorporating activities that support the patients’ need for intellectual stimulation, recreation, and social interaction.

• Very accurate and thorough charting and record keeping.

• Ability to work both in a team environment as well as autonomously.

• American Red Cross First Aid & CPR Certified

Experience

Caring First, St. Leon, Indiana — CNA & Home Health Aide; December 2016 - March 2017 

• Home Health Aide for a number of Senior Clients

Ridgewood Health Campus, Lawrenceburg, Indiana — Certified Nursing Assistant; April 2013 - September 2015

• Worked in both the Memory Care and Skilled Nursing facilities.

• Assist residents with daily personal hygiene activities, turning, lifting, positioning and transporting residents.

• Observe and report changes in residents' condition. 

• Participate in daily nursing report along with daily electronic documentation.

Caring First, St. Leon, Indiana — CNA & Registered Home Health Aide; April 2008 - December 2013

• Home Health Aide for a number of Clients including Seniors, Memory Care, and brain Injured patients.

• Assist clients with daily care, hygiene, and nutritional needs. 

• Provide companionship and activities to help bolster patients’ quality of life. 

• Delivered services as indicated in patient care plans.

• Observe and report changes in residents' condition. 

Advantage Home Health Care, Greendale, Indiana — CNA & Registered Home Health Aide; May 2003 -  April 2008

• Home Health Aide for a number of Clients.

• Assist clients with daily care, hygiene, and nutritional needs. 

• Provide companionship and activities to help bolster patients’ quality of life. 

• Delivered services as indicated in patient care plans.

• Observe and report changes in residents' condition. 

EDUCATION

Southwestern College, Cincinnati, Ohio —  Associates’ Degree, Medical Assisting

Ivy Tech Community College, Lawrenceburg, Indiana Campus — Bachelor's of Science Nursing Program

Ridgewood Health Campus, Specialized Alzheimer's/Dementia training and coursework

Awards and Affiliations

• Member of Palm Beach County Partnership for Aging

• Multiple times on President’s and Dean’s Lists at Southwestern College

• Multiple monthly awards for punctuality and perfect attendance at Ridgewood Health Campus

LANGUAGES

English. Studied Spanish for multiple years but am not fluent.