Marissa Barber
Willard,MO
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with over 5 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and medication administrion. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Nova Center Of The Ozarks
Springfield, MO
11.2018 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
BSP
Arc Of The Ozarks
Springfield, MO
09.2010 - 11.2015
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Education
CMA -
Midwest Technical Institute
Springfield, MO07.2013
High School Diploma -
Halfway Secondary
Halfway, MO05.2006
Skills
- Independent Living
- Client Education
- Specimen Collection
- Household Cleaning
- Developmental Disabilities
- Caring Companionship
- Emergency Situations
- Bedside Care
- Ability to Lift
- First Aid Certification
- Mobility Support
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Safety Behaviors
- Dietary Needs
- Developing Client Trust
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Injection Administration
- Infection Prevention and Control
- Accurate in Following Orders
- Healthy Eating
- Accurate Documenting
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Incontinence Care
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- Wound Care
- Walker and Cane Instruction
- Personal Care Support
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
Timeline
DSP
Nova Center Of The Ozarks
11.2018 - Current
BSP
Arc Of The Ozarks
09.2010 - 11.2015
CMA -
Midwest Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Halfway Secondary