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Jameka Elliott

Danville,VA

Summary

Dedicated professional with a background in community outreach and public health education. Committed to enhancing the well-being of diverse communities. Skilled in effectively communicating and engaging with various populations. Utilizing strong interpersonal skills to educate and empower individuals. Possesses a deep understanding of local healthcare resources and systems, ensuring equitable access to comprehensive health services for all community members.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Community Health Worker

Gateway Health
07.2024 - Current
  • Serve as a Certified CHW supporting underserved populations through outreach, health education, and care coordination.
  • Connected families with necessary social services, alleviating barriers to healthcare access and improving quality of life.
  • Built trust within diverse communities through cultural competency training, empathetic communication skills, and active listening techniques.
  • Increased awareness of available resources by organizing and participating in community health fairs and events.
  • Conducted home visits to assess living conditions, provided recommendations for safety improvements and connected clients with resources as needed.
  • Actively training for a Team Lead role by assisting in the supervision of CHWs, participating in strategic planning meetings, and supporting workflow development.
  • Engage directly with community members to assess needs, provide education, and connect them to relevant resources and services.
  • Participate in professional development workshops and training sessions to build leadership and communication skills.
  • Explained required eligibility applications to patients and helped complete applications for services.
  • Assisted clients in navigating complex healthcare systems by providing guidance on insurance coverage options and connecting them with appropriate providers or agencies.

Community Health Worker

Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging
06.2023 - 05.2024
  • Coordinated immunization clinics in collaboration with local public health departments, increasing vaccination rates among vulnerable populations.
  • Led vaccination outreach under the USAGING grant, surpassing the goal of 160 by administering over 400 COVID-19 and flu vaccines.
  • Coordinated and executed multiple community vaccination events, including partnerships with Dr. Almond and the local health department.
  • Built strategic community relationships to secure clinic locations and increase vaccine accessibility.
  • Successfully contracted a pharmacist to support and administer vaccines at outreach events.
  • Utilized Peer Place client tracking system to manage participant data and ensure accurate reporting.
  • Provided additional administrative support in the office during non-outreach days, contributing to overall program efficiency.
  • Led outreach activities to target specific demographics and promote health initiatives.
  • Educated patients on health-related topics and lifestyle changes for improved well-being.

Direct Support Professional

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
06.2022 - Current
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.

Recreational Supervisor

Danville Parks And Recreation
05.2020 - Current
  • Engaged with participants to encourage involvement in different recreational activities.
  • Built and strengthened relationships with children, families and team members.
  • Participated in games and recreational activities which encouraged individuals and staff to join in.
  • Implemented and supervised wide variety of fun and fitness-driven activities which could be enjoyed by anyone in the community.
  • Monitored activities to enforce rules and safety procedures or arrange removal of unruly patrons.

Student Worker

Longwood University
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
  • Cleaned tables and chairs to prepare dining area for next customers.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Stocked service areas with supplies during slow periods.
  • Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.

Health Education and Project Management Intern

The REACH Partnership
01.2025 - 07.2025
  • Assist with the planning, coordination, and delivery of health education workshops on topics such as nutrition, chronic disease prevention, and wellness.
  • Apply project management principles to support workshop logistics, track participation, and evaluate impact.
  • Collaborate with program staff to improve workshop materials, increase community engagement, and implement feedback-driven improvements.
  • Contribute to the overall mission of REACH by supporting AmeriCorps initiatives aimed at reducing health disparities.
  • Supported project managers in managing schedules and milestones.
  • Prepared and filed documents and collected data to track performance and efficiency.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning new tools, technologies, or processes when required during projects'' execution.

Internship Student

Piedmont Senior Resources Agency on Aging
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
  • Shadowed staff and learned advanced work.
  • Researched and developed creative content for websites to promote brands in market.
  • Brainstormed and implemented strategies to meet short and long-term company targets.
  • Researched grant opportunities based on funding amount needed, location and organization project.
  • Completed grant applications with supporting documentation to secure funding proposals, grant application narratives and budgets to finalize with development prior to submittal.
  • Sat in on meetings, took detailed notes and brainstormed with team members on ways to solve problems.
  • Assisted in routine research, investigations and special projects to support work of assigned department.
  • Assisted with event planning, support and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records and files pertaining to departmental areas of responsibility.
  • Attended and participated in meetings and brainstorming sessions with team members.
  • Helped maintain applicant tracking systems and recruiting metrics.
  • Created content for social media platforms to engage and connect with target audiences.

Education

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ
05-2026

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

Longwood University
Farmville, VA
05-2023

High School Diploma - undefined

Dan River High School
Ringgold, VA
05.2019

Skills

  • Progress Tracking
  • Materials development
  • Needs Assessment
  • Problem Identification
  • Clear Communication
  • Supportive Personality
  • Team Collaboration
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking
  • Microsoft office
  • Google drive
  • Health education
  • Organized and detail oriented
  • HIPAA guidelines
  • Supervisory experience

Certification

  • Certified Community Health Worker, Gateway Health - November 2025
  • First aid


Timeline

Health Education and Project Management Intern

The REACH Partnership
01.2025 - 07.2025

Community Health Worker

Gateway Health
07.2024 - Current

Community Health Worker

Piedmont Senior Resources Area Agency on Aging
06.2023 - 05.2024

Internship Student

Piedmont Senior Resources Agency on Aging
01.2023 - 04.2023

Direct Support Professional

Danville-Pittsylvania Community Services
06.2022 - Current

Recreational Supervisor

Danville Parks And Recreation
05.2020 - Current

Student Worker

Longwood University
08.2019 - 05.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Dan River High School

Master of Public Health - Public Health

Grand Canyon University

Bachelor of Science - Health And Physical Education

Longwood University

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