Malynda Self
Spring,TX
Summary
Dynamic caregiver and EMT-Intermediate with a proven track record in elderly care and emergency medical assistance. Excelled in relationship building at Accent Care Home Health and demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills. Skilled in first aid and safety, ensuring rapid and compassionate response to diverse patient needs. Achieved significant improvements in patient quality of life and emergency care outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Accent Care Home Health
04.2022 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Developed engaging recreational activities tailored to individual interests and abilities, boosting mental stimulation for patients throughout their day-to-day lives.
- Safe Transfers from wheelchair to chair or toileting.
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Spring ISD
04.2004 - 06.2016
- Took over class for regular classroom teacher, managing assignments, student needs, and recordkeeping.
- Utilized differentiated instruction techniques to accommodate diverse learning needs within the classroom effectively.
- Adjusted instructional strategies based on ongoing assessments of student needs and abilities, ensuring optimal learning outcomes for all learners.
- Implemented behavior modification strategies, resulting in improved self-regulation and classroom participation among students.
EMT-Intermediate
Rural Metro Ambulance
01.2000 - 10.2003
- Enhanced patient care by providing timely and efficient emergency medical assistance in various situations.
- Operated emergency vehicles safely and efficiently, adhering to traffic laws while prioritizing rapid response times.
- Acted as a liaison between EMS personnel and emergency department staff, improving overall patient care coordination efforts.
- Performed advanced airway management techniques, securing patients'' airways and maintaining proper ventilation during transport.
- Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs using pulse oximeters and electronic vital sign machines.
- Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation of treatments to enable tracking history and safeguard information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Humble High School
Humble, TXAssociate of Science - Emergency Management
North Harris Junior College
Houston, Tx05.1999
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Transfers
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Relationship Building
- First aid and safety
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Dementia Care
- Mobility Assistance
Certification
CPR/ First Aide
BTLS
volunteer
2005 - 2011 Camp Board Member American Diabetes Association
Collaborate Ideas for a week long day camp for children with Type 1 diabetes
Assist in taking blood glucose as needed and maintain a safe blood sugar from low's or highs
Photographer and Media for website
Educate children with Type 1 on carb counting and bolus
2007 - 2014 Created a support group in the woodlands area for Type 1 teens that where burned out
Timeline
Caregiver
Accent Care Home Health
04.2022 - Current
Long Term Substitute Teacher
Spring ISD
04.2004 - 06.2016
EMT-Intermediate
Rural Metro Ambulance
01.2000 - 10.2003
High School Diploma -
Humble High School
Associate of Science - Emergency Management
North Harris Junior College
CPR/ First Aide
BTLS
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