Janice Clifford
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Mr.Warren Griggs
11.2009 - 07.2019
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Used Software and Software to maintain records of services performed and apparent condition of patients.
- Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
- Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Caretaker
Mrs. Dorothy Manuli
02.2007 - 09.2009
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Caretaker
Mrs. Evelyn Corcoran
05.2007 - 08.2009
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Caretaker
Mr.Jerry McCaffrey
08.2004 - 05.2006
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Boosted animal health for Type and Type by carrying out optimal feeding and watering schedule.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Observed animal details such as size, condition, behavior and eating habits and documented data with Software.
- Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Met with clients to discuss cut and style preferences prior to caring for animals.
Medical Biller and Coder
USDL
04.2000 - 05.2003
- Reviewed outpatient records and interpreted documentation to identify diagnoses and procedures.
- Guarded against fraud and abuse by verifying coded data accurately reflected services provided.
- Interacted with physicians and other healthcare staff to ask questions regarding patient services.
- Reviewed, analyzed and managed coding of diagnostic and treatment procedures contained in outpatient medical records.
- Performed billing and coding procedures for ambulance, emergency room, impatient and outpatient services.
- Entered orders into EMR system efficiently and without errors.
- Coded Observations and Inpatient Professional Services at average rate of Number per hour.
- Scanned and filed medical records in alphabetical order to maintain organized and up-to-date filing system.
- Coded inpatient charts at rate of Number per hour or Number per day.
- Reviewed Number medical records per Timeframe to select appropriate coding sequences.
- Tutored Number new coders for compliance with Type and Type classification systems and coding guidelines.
Medical Assistant
Urology Associates Inc
11.1998 - 05.2000
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Scheduled appointments, registered patients and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Griboff And Dr. Goodman
08.1985 - 09.1998
Medical Assistant
Dr.Isreal Brafman
04.1981 - 06.1985
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Collecting Blood and Urine samples to be tested by myself.
- Giving Flu Injections
- Billing Insurance Companies using floppy discs and paper claims.
- Following up on Insurance Denials
Medical Assistant
Dr.Robert Farron
05.1975 - 07.1980
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- EKG's, Recorded Patients Vitals
Medical Assistant
Seagirt Medical
03.1976 - 04.1979
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight. Assisted in Endoscopes & Colonoscopies.
- Assisted with giving chemotherapy treatments
- Assisted with taking dictation from the Doctor regarding Patients Vitals.
- Did EKG's 12 lead
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
- Obtained pre- and post-treatment vital signs and weight.
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
- Prepared initial patient charts for admission.
- Prepared patients for X-rays, electrocardiograms, suture removal and dressing changes.
- Verified appropriate lab couriers picked up collected lab specimens.
- Obtained all prescribed laboratory testing.
- Arranged surgeries with surgical center, confirming times with patients and preparing admission and consent forms.
- Ordered and prepared reagents and supplies.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Ambulated, turned and positioned patients.
- Compiled necessary documents for surgical billing packages.
- Monitored patients' response to dialysis therapy and reported any unusual findings to nurse supervisor.
Education
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Midland Career Institute
Hempstead, NY09.1982
Skills
- First Aid and Safety
- Medical Reminders
- Direct Patient Care
- Grocery Shopping
Certification
Medical Assistant
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
Every problem is a gift—without problems we would not grow.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
Caregiver
Mr.Warren Griggs
11.2009 - 07.2019
Caretaker
Mrs. Evelyn Corcoran
05.2007 - 08.2009
Caretaker
Mrs. Dorothy Manuli
02.2007 - 09.2009
Caretaker
Mr.Jerry McCaffrey
08.2004 - 05.2006
Medical Biller and Coder
USDL
04.2000 - 05.2003
Medical Assistant
Urology Associates Inc
11.1998 - 05.2000
Medical Receptionist
Dr. Griboff And Dr. Goodman
08.1985 - 09.1998
Medical Assistant
Dr.Isreal Brafman
04.1981 - 06.1985
Medical Assistant
Seagirt Medical
03.1976 - 04.1979
Medical Assistant
Dr.Robert Farron
05.1975 - 07.1980
Medical Assistant - Medical Assisting
Midland Career Institute
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