Jessica McCollum
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Dedicated Home Care Provider with a proven track record at The Chrysalis Center, excelling in personal care and safety implementation. Skilled in building strong client relationships and providing compassionate support, I effectively coordinated transportation and meal preparation, ensuring clients' well-being and happiness in their daily lives. Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Provider
Self-employeed
Long Beach, California
10.2020 - 06.2025
- Provided daily personal care and assistance to clients with diverse needs.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and their families.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Implemented safety measures to ensure a hazard-free living environment for clients.
- Supported clients in daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Caltrans
The Chrysalis Center
Los Angeles, California
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Cleared debris and hazardous materials from roadways promptly.
- Cleared debris from roadsides to ensure safe passage for motorists.
- Set up temporary warning signs around construction zones to alert drivers of potential hazards.
- Maintained records of materials used and work performed on assigned projects.
- Organized cleaning schedules to prioritize high-traffic and critical areas effectively.
- Transported trash bags to designated disposal areas.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated landscaping tools and equipment to maintain gardens and outdoor spaces.
- Cleared debris and maintained cleanliness of work areas during projects.
- Removed debris from grounds such as leaves, twigs, branches using hand tools or power equipment.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as weeding flower beds, pruning trees and bushes, raking leaves.
Home Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
Long Beach, California
09.2009 - 11.2012
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients and their families.
- Provided daily personal care and assistance to clients with diverse needs.
- Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Assisted clients with medication management and adherence to prescribed schedules.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social activities.
- Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Collaborated closely with families to provide support and guidance.
- Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation, and shopping.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
Education
General Studies
Sacramento High
Sacramento, CASkills
- Personal care
- Safety implementation
- Client transportation
- Meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Health monitoring
- Relationship building
- Adaptability to needs
- Compassionate support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Emotional support
- Patient activity planning
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Self-employeed
10.2020 - 06.2025
Caltrans
The Chrysalis Center
01.2019 - 10.2020
Home Care Provider
IHSS In Home Support Services
09.2009 - 11.2012
General Studies
Sacramento High