Malika Acker
Gwynn Oak,MD
Summary
Experienced hospice and long-term care professional with strengths in bereavement support, care coordination, and staff development. Known for guiding teams, managing daily workflows, and delivering compassionate, high-quality patient care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Clinical Lead Hospice Aide
Life Bridge Health
Westminister, Md
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with clinical teams to enhance patient care across Lifebridge Health settings.
- Partnered with physicians and caregivers to streamline treatment coordination.
- Directed staff on care plans and health record documentation.
- Coordinated daily workflows for nursing and support staff to ensure effective operations.
- Analyzed clinical procedures for compliance and effectiveness. and reinforced unit policies.
- Trained team members on LifeBridge Health service expectations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Acts@Fairhaven
Eldersburg, Maryland
02.2015 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Aided residents with bathing, dressing, grooming, and personal care to enhance comfort and dignity.
- Facilitated medication reminders and routine care in Acts@Fairhaven senior living setting, ensuring adherence to care plans.
- Repositioned residents and followed fall-prevention and safety precautions.
- Provided support to dining services by serving meals and ensuring a pleasant dining experience for residents. and encouraged proper hydration and nutrition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Western Senior High School
Baltimore, MD06-1994
Associate of Arts - Mortuary Science
CCBC Catonsville
Catonsville, MD10-2026
Skills
- Bereavement support
- Client communication
- Care coordination
- Staff development
- Clinical decision making
- Team management
- Patient care coordination
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Hospice Hero for Carroll County Feb, 2021
Timeline
Clinical Lead Hospice Aide
Life Bridge Health
09.2019 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Acts@Fairhaven
02.2015 - Current
High School Diploma -
Western Senior High School
Associate of Arts - Mortuary Science
CCBC Catonsville