Marcia Darden
Brooklyn
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with extensive experience at Private Residence, skilled in patient care and vital signs monitoring. Enhanced patient well-being through attentive personal care and effective communication, ensuring comfort and safety. Proven ability to assist with personal hygiene and feeding, fostering independence and dignity in clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Private Residence
New York
04.2016 - 12.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Monitored patient health metrics, reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Administered prescribed medications and maintained accurate medication records.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance patient well-
- Coordinated transportation for patients to medical appointments and community activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Assisted with end-of-life care.
- Utilized universal precautions and infection control principles in all aspects of care.
Home Health Aide
Private Residence
New York, NY
06.2015 - 07.2017
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
Day Care worker
Little Angel Daycare
New York
03.2005 - 02.2008
- Supervised daily activities to ensure a safe and engaging environment
- Introduced children to educational games and activities to boost learning.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
- Assisted in potty training and toilet hygiene.
- Worked closely with fellow staff members in developing and implementing educational and recreational activities.
Education
Certificate - EKG And Phlebotomy
Access Career
Brooklyn, NY09.2018
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Allen School of Healthy Science
Brooklyn, NY09.2018
High School Diploma -
Emmanuel High School
St Vincent 05.1991
Skills
Patient care
Personal hygiene assistance
Feeding assistance
Vital signs monitoring
Certification
EKG & Phlebotomy
Patient care/NT
Certify nursing assistant
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Private Residence
04.2016 - 12.2025
Home Health Aide
Private Residence
06.2015 - 07.2017
Day Care worker
Little Angel Daycare
03.2005 - 02.2008
Certificate - EKG And Phlebotomy
Access Career
Graduate Certificate - Nursing Assistant
Allen School of Healthy Science
High School Diploma -
Emmanuel High School