Maria Messina
Staten Island
Summary
Detail-oriented Personal Care Assistant with expertise in vital sign monitoring and medication management. Committed to providing compassionate patient care and maintaining accurate documentation to ensure optimal health outcomes. Proficient Personal Care Assistant recognized for exceptional attention to detail in medication management and health monitoring. Experienced in documenting vital patient information and liaising with medical professionals to enhance patient care and support. Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
PPLfirst
Staten Island
03.2019 - Current
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Automotive Biller
Ray Catena Mercedes Benz
Union
05.2009 - 02.2012
- Processed automotive billing documents for timely and accurate customer invoicing.
- Managed data entry into dealership management systems for vehicle transactions.
- Computed credit terms, discounts and shipment charges for goods or services to complete billing documents.
- Prepared documents required for tax filing purposes such as sales tax returns or 1099 forms.
Automotive Biller
Sovereign Mercedes Benz
Brooklyn
02.2006 - 07.2008
- Trained new staff on billing procedures and dealership software usage.
- Provided support to accounting staff during month-end close process by preparing journal entries as needed.
- Reviewed and reconciled daily sales reports to ensure accuracy of data entry.
- Processed invoice payments and recorded information in account database.
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Alpine Auto Group
Brooklyn
01.1998 - 04.2005
- Reconciled daily cash receipts with bank deposits.
- Maintained accurate records of accounts receivable and payable transactions.
- Assisted in month-end closing activities such as preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and creating financial reports.
- Reviewed all incoming payments for accuracy before posting them into the general ledger system.
- Applied cash receipts and performed daily bank deposits.
- Checked postings and documents for correctness, accuracy and proper coding.
Skills
- Vital sign monitoring
- Medication management
- Patient documentation
- Appointment coordination
- Health recording
- Patient advocacy
Languages
Italian
Native/ Bilingual
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
PPLfirst
03.2019 - Current
Automotive Biller
Ray Catena Mercedes Benz
05.2009 - 02.2012
Automotive Biller
Sovereign Mercedes Benz
02.2006 - 07.2008
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Alpine Auto Group
01.1998 - 04.2005