Altagracia Mejia
Westborough,MA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Blue Line Home Care, skilled in providing emotional support and direct patient care. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through exceptional grooming assistance and a nurturing environment. CPR certified and adept at adapting under pressure, ensuring safety and comfort for all clients.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Blue Line Home Care
11.2019 - 06.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Foster Care Provider
Dare Family Services
02.2000 - 11.2019
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Assisted children through recovery from difficult home or school situations.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
Education
No Degree - Business Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NYSkills
- Grooming assistance
- Emotional support
- Compassionate caregiving
- CPR certified
- Direct patient care
- Toileting assistance
- Range of motion exercises
- Adaptable under pressure
- Patient lifting techniques
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Personal hygiene assistance
Certification
- Personal Care Aide Certification (PCA) - Various State Agencies or Community Colleges.
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- Home Health Aide Certification (HHA) - National Association for Home Care & Hospice.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Blue Line Home Care
11.2019 - 06.2024
Foster Care Provider
Dare Family Services
02.2000 - 11.2019
No Degree - Business Education
Borough of Manhattan Community College
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