Marcella Jefferson
Fontana,CA
Summary
Highly skilled Home Health Care Provider with deep understanding of patient care and home health procedures. Known for ability to provide emotional support, administer medication, and maintain patient hygiene. Strong interpersonal skills help build meaningful relationships with patients and families. Impactful history of improving quality of life for individuals under care while adhering to safety guidelines and regulations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
San Bernardino, California
05.2024 - Current
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and changes in condition.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments to ensure understanding of physician instructions and appropriate follow-up care.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physician orders while documenting dosage amounts and times taken.
Home Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
Moreno Valley, California
12.2006 - 08.2023
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
City Bus Driver
Riverside transit agency
Riverside, California
10.2016 - 01.2023
- Collected fares and provided route updates and schedule information.
- Maintained vehicle safety by monitoring, instructing and correcting passengers.
- Adhered to established schedules while operating a city bus along designated routes.
- Provided customer service to passengers including providing directions or assistance when needed.
- Assisted disabled passengers in getting on and off the bus safely.
- Facilitated smooth passenger loading and unloading at designated route stops.
- Obeyed DOT rules and regulations and local laws to maximize safety.
Home Health Care Provider
Maxim Healthcare
Redlands, California
06.2015 - 09.2015
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Maintained accurate records of patient assessments, treatments, medications, and changes in condition.
- Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
- Collaborated closely with other healthcare professionals involved in patient care plan development.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Arranged medications and dispensed prescribed doses at scheduled intervals.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the safety of the patient's environment.
- Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
Education
Medical Assistance Certificate - Medical Assistance
Four D College
Victorville, CA09-2010
Skills
- Physical monitoring
- Patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Client safety and first aid
- Behavior redirection
- Housekeeping
- Care plan management
- First aid and safety
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Fall prevention
- Mobility assistance
- Wound care management
- Dementia care
- Clinical documentation and reporting
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition support
- Emotional support
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Patient transportation
- Care plan implementation
- Patient awareness
Timeline
Home Health Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
05.2024 - Current
City Bus Driver
Riverside transit agency
10.2016 - 01.2023
Home Health Care Provider
Maxim Healthcare
06.2015 - 09.2015
Home Care Provider
In Home Supportive Services
12.2006 - 08.2023
Medical Assistance Certificate - Medical Assistance
Four D College