Marlene Cleghorn
Lake Forest,CA
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with strong focus on compassionate care effective communication and individualized support. Skilled in direct patient care and conflict de-escalation. Committed to enhancing residents well-being through tailored care plans. Committed to fostering emotional support and maintaining high standards of health and safety compliance.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Resident Assistant Memory Care
Crestavilla Assisted Living
10.2025 - Current
- Facilitated conflict resolution among roommates and neighbors by mediating discussions and proposing fair solutions.
- Monitored building access during evening hours to provide a secure living environment while fostering strong relationships with residents.
- Assisted residents with daily dental and mouth care, bath functions, and hair care.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Changed bed linens, dumped trash, and smoothly handled maintenance issues to promote resident comfort.
- Assisted residents with eating meals and mechanical diets to prevent choking and implement individualized care tailored to each client's unique needs.
- Solved grievances and complaints by collaborating with residents.
- Observed residents for change in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition injuries. Communicated with Med-Tech (Medical Technology) to improve resident care through early detection and health monitoring.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Maxim Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided transportation to appointments, outings, or activities as needed, ensuring the safety of special needs individuals at all times.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Ensured timely administration of medications and treatments as prescribed by medical professionals.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Elderly Caregiver
Homeinstead Senior Care
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting giving attention to detail.
- Assisted clients in maintaining a safe and clean living environment, promoting health and wellbeing.
- Maintained client confidentiality and adhered to HIPAA regulations while documenting and sharing pertinent information with authorized parties.
- Monitored client vital signs, medications reminders, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to individual dietary requirements for elderly clients while considering their preferences.
- Provided transportation services for clients to attend medical appointments or run errands.
- Assisted clients with physical therapy exercises to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and balance.
- Increased client satisfaction by offering companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations throughout the day.
Education
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School
Norwalk, CASkills
- Team player
- Mental health awareness
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- Conflict de-escalation
- Emotional support
- Health and safety compliance
- Ambulation assistance
- Documentation and reporting
- Safety monitoring
- Stress management
- Medication support
- ADL management
- Assertive
- First aid and CPR
Certification
- CPR / AED / First-Aid Certified ID#396DBC
- HCS ID #7517244668
- Certification for completing the cognitive training and skills evaluation in the specified course in terms of NCPRF and in accordance with corresponding ILOR, OSHA and AHA / ECCguidelines.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Resident Assistant Memory Care
Crestavilla Assisted Living
10.2025 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Maxim Healthcare
12.2024 - Current
Elderly Caregiver
Homeinstead Senior Care
04.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
John Glenn High School