DARAISHA TAYLOR
Mastic,NY
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.
Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.
Medical professional prepared for this role, bringing valuable experience in clinical and administrative functions. Known for reliable support in patient care and effective communication with healthcare teams. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability to meet changing priorities. Proficient in patient interaction, medical record management, and office support tasks.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Community Care Inc.
08.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient health status, documenting changes and reporting to healthcare teams.
- Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accuracy in dosing schedules.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
- Coordinated transportation for patients to medical appointments, ensuring timely arrivals and continuity of care.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Senior Administrative Assistant Coordinator
Northwell Health
12.2023 - Current
- Answering phones
- Greeting patients
- Scheduling Chemo Appointments
- Scanning/ Faxing documents
- Confirming, Rescheduling, Cancelling Appointments.
- Maintaining filing systems, databases, information systems
- Assisting with New Patient Paperwork
- Authorizations
- Checking Emails
- Verifying insurance for treatment
Administrative Assistant
Northwell Health
06.2022 - 11.2023
- Greeting patients
- Answering phones
- Scheduling Chemo Appts
- Scanning and faxing documents
- Checking Emails
- Confirming, Rescheduling, Cancelling appts
- Maintaining filing systems, databases, information systems
- Assisting with New Patient Paperwork
- Authorizations
- Verifying insurance for Treatment
Resident Assistant
Brightview Senior Living
02.2020 - 06.2023
- Facilitated community engagement through organized events and activities for residents.
- Provided conflict resolution support to enhance resident relationships and living environment.
- Coordinated resource distribution and access for residents, ensuring timely assistance.
- Mentored new staff in resident policies, fostering a cohesive team environment.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, maintaining accurate records of resident interactions.
- Responded to room transfers, incident reports, and maintenance requests.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activity and social programs.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Monitored and inspected residence hall rooms to determine safety and manage maintenance issues.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Mentored new Resident Assistants, providing guidance on effective strategies for managing various situations.
- Escorting residents to Breakfast Lunch and Dinner
Care Specialist
Arbors Assisted Living
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Provided compassionate care and support to clients, ensuring comfort and safety in daily activities.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client needs and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance service delivery and client outcomes.
- Conducted regular assessments, documenting changes in client conditions to inform care strategies.
- Ensured a clean, safe environment for patients by following infection control protocols and maintaining proper hygiene practices.
- Supported patients in achieving daily living goals through focused coaching and skill-building activities.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged with patients to provide critical information.
Medical Assistant Intern
Northshore Hematology Associates
03.2015 - 04.2015
- Assisted healthcare providers with patient examinations and medical procedures.
- Managed patient intake process, ensuring accurate recording of vital information.
- Administered medications and vaccinations as directed by supervising physicians.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of examination rooms and medical supplies.
- Safeguarded confidential patient information through strict adherence to HIPAA regulations in all communications and documentation processes.
- Lab draws
Education
HOME HEALTH AIDEE CERTIFICATE - HOMECARE
PREFERRED HOME CARE
Patchogue, NYMEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSISTING
HUNTER BUSINESS SCHOOL
Medford, NY05-2015
High School Diploma -
LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
Middle Island, NY06-2014
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- High-level multitasking
- Scheduling services
- Detail-oriented approach
- Professional phone etiquette
- Office administration
- Patient care advocacy
- Administrative support
- Patient scheduling
- HIPAA compliance
- EMR / EHR
- Direct patient care
- Patient-focused care
- Phlebotomy
- Electronic health records
- Electronic medical records
- Professionalism and ethics
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Compassionate caregiver
- Patient care coordination
- Trustworthy companion
Certification
- HHA - Home Health Aide
Languages
English
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Community Care Inc.
08.2025 - Current
Senior Administrative Assistant Coordinator
Northwell Health
12.2023 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Northwell Health
06.2022 - 11.2023
Resident Assistant
Brightview Senior Living
02.2020 - 06.2023
Care Specialist
Arbors Assisted Living
09.2019 - 01.2020
Medical Assistant Intern
Northshore Hematology Associates
03.2015 - 04.2015
HOME HEALTH AIDEE CERTIFICATE - HOMECARE
PREFERRED HOME CARE
MEDICAL ASSISTANT DIPLOMA - MEDICAL ASSISTING
HUNTER BUSINESS SCHOOL
High School Diploma -
LONGWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
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