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Jessica Magaha

Hagerstown,MD

Summary

Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.

Compassionate caregiver with hands-on experience in attending to patient needs in residential and hospital settings. Skilled in administering medication, managing schedules, and maintaining clean living environments for patients. Demonstrated ability to establish meaningful relationships with patients, ensuring comfort and enhancing quality of life. Previous work resulted in significant improvements in patient well-being and satisfaction.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
2001
2001
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

Home Helpers Group Llc
Hagerstown, Maryland
04.2025 - Current
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.

Critical care tech.

CAMC General Hospital
Charleston, Wv
12.2024 - 02.2025
  • Performed basic nursing duties, such as taking temperatures, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and other vital signs.
  • Performed therapeutic measures such as suctioning tracheostomy tubes, colostomy irrigations, wound dressings, bladder irrigation and catheterization.
  • Assisted nurses in critical care units by monitoring vital signs and providing patient care.
  • Carried out daily rounds on assigned patients ensuring that they are comfortable at all times .
  • Administered oxygen therapy according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient's condition and treatment, documenting all observations in electronic medical records system.
  • Monitored cardiac rhythm strips and reported any changes to the medical team.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing per physician order using appropriate techniques.
  • Ensured compliance with safety protocols within the unit environment .
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving life-threatening conditions such as cardiac arrests or respiratory failure.
  • Administered care to patients suffering from catastrophic traumatic injuries.
  • Provided direct care in surgical, cardiac and neurological critical care units.
  • Ensured strict compliance with infection control protocols to protect patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Performed emergency medical procedures, such as advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), when necessary.
  • Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
  • Prepared treatment rooms for patient examinations.
  • Handled general office duties to support administrative staff during peak hours.
  • Collected, labeled and stored laboratory specimens properly prior to testing.

Assistant manager

Tudors biscuit workd
Charleston , Wv
10.2021 - 09.2023
  • Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
  • Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
  • Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
  • Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.

Elderly Caregiver

Compassionate Care Home Health
Martinsburg , Wv
09.2000 - 12.2005
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.

Education

Hedgesville High
Hedgesville, WV

Certified Nursing Assistant - Cna

James Rumsey Tech.
Martinsburg , Wv
08.1997 - 08.1998

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Patient care documentation
  • Emergency medical procedures
  • Infection control protocols
  • Time management
  • Emotional support provision
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Client advocacy
  • Strong ethics
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Medical record-keeping
  • Alzheimer's care

Certification

CPR first aid

Affiliations

  • Enjoy gardening, reading books and learning new things

Timeline

Caregiver

Home Helpers Group Llc
04.2025 - Current

Critical care tech.

CAMC General Hospital
12.2024 - 02.2025

Assistant manager

Tudors biscuit workd
10.2021 - 09.2023

Elderly Caregiver

Compassionate Care Home Health
09.2000 - 12.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant - Cna

James Rumsey Tech.
08.1997 - 08.1998

Hedgesville High

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