Markeirionna McDuffy
Palm Harbor,US
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Comfort Home Health Foundation
Palm Harbor, US
08.2025 - Current
Caregiver
Avail Home Care
Safety Harbor, US
09.2022 - Current
- Understanding of Alzheimer's and dementia care
- Transporting patients to medical appointments.
- Home safety evaluation and improvement
- Patient health monitoring
- Cognitive stimulation through recreational activities
- Privacy and confidentiality adherence (HIPAA compliance)
- Pressure ulcer prevention and care
- Workplace safety compliance
- End-of-life care delivery
- Professional ethics in caregiving
- Vital signs monitoring and documentation.
- Emotional support for dementia patients.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus
St. Petersburg, FL 05.2023 - 12.2025
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FLHigh School -
Durant High School
Plant City, FLSkills
- Training and mentoring caregivers
- Compassionate communication techniques
- Time management in care routines
- Conflict resolution with patients and families
- Patient mobility improvement techniques
- Bathing and grooming assistance
- Meal preparation tailored to dietary needs
- Communication skills for effective patient care
- Assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Fall prevention protocol implementation
- Infection control and hygiene management
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification, American Heart Association, 2024
- Home Health Aide (HHA) Certification, 2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Expected 2025
- Certified Medication Aide (CMA), 2024
Accomplishments
- Optimized communication between medical staff, patients, and families, improving care coordination which led to a decrease in family-reported care discrepancies.
- Supported patient dignity by using person-centered communication techniques during daily care activities, contributing to overall improvement in patient satisfaction.
- Used adaptive equipment like wheelchairs and lifts to assist patients with limited mobility, ensuring both safety and patient comfort.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care aligned with family wishes and medical guidelines, easing stress and improving patient comfort in their final days.
- Reduced patient disorientation in memory care settings by implementing tailored cognitive support routines, enhancing patient well-being.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Comfort Home Health Foundation
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology
University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus
05.2023 - 12.2025
Caregiver
Avail Home Care
09.2022 - Current
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Hillsborough Community College
High School -
Durant High School