Letia James
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Healthcare professional with over five years of experience in medication administration and senior care. Proven track record in team coordination and resident support at MBK Senior Living and a sister community from 2019 to 2023. Strong leadership and organizational skills aimed at enhancing resident care in a Health Services Assistant role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Med Tech
Kirkwood Orange
Orange, California
03.2025 - Current
- Keep records updated in the medication administrative files
- Prepared and distributed medications according to physician's instructions using appropriate techniques and procedures.
- Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
- Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
- Order and receive medication
- Regular communication with the pharmacy, families, residents, and supervisor
- Communicate with the supervisor when a resident's need has changedin care plans and residents' needs.
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
Long Beach, CA
03.2023 - 03.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Trained new caregivers on protocols and best practices for client care.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of client living spaces for safety.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Med Tech/ Caregiver
The Reserve
Thousand Oaks, CA
09.2019 - 02.2023
- Assist in monitoring the medication program
- Set up and assist with self-administration of medication
- Order and receive medication
- Regular, ongoing communication with the pharmacy, families, residents, and supervisor
- Provides verbal encouragement and support
- Communicate to the supervisor when a resident's need has changed
- Provides activities of daily living assistance to the residents as directed by each resident's service plan.
Education
High school diploma -
Parkridge Private School
06.2015
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication ordering
- Care plan communication
- Team collaboration
- Training and mentoring
- Patient care documentation
- Direct patient care
- Documentation management
- Staff training
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- HIPAA compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Emergency response
Timeline
Med Tech
Kirkwood Orange
03.2025 - Current
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
03.2023 - 03.2025
Med Tech/ Caregiver
The Reserve
09.2019 - 02.2023
High school diploma -
Parkridge Private School