Marquisa Harmon
Cincinnati,OH
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
Cincinnati, OH
01.2017 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations according to established protocols.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Assisted patients with recreational activities such as reading books or playing board games.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Lunchroom Assistant
Board of Education
Cincinnati, Ohio
02.2015 - 01.2020
- Set up lunchroom tables and chairs in preparation for meals.
- Assisted in the preparation of food items such as sandwiches, salads, and other snacks.
- Cleaned kitchen surfaces, equipment, utensils, dishes, and trays.
- Stocked supplies such as condiments, napkins, cups, plates, cutlery.
- Served meals to students and staff according to established procedures.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items and supplies and reported shortages to supervisors.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment by adhering to safety regulations.
- Ensured proper storage of all food items according to health codes and safety standards.
- Helped with the cleaning of the lunchroom after meal service was completed.
- Operated dishwashers or hand-washed dishes as necessary for daily operations.
- Collected payments from customers for cafeteria purchases using cash registers or POS systems.
- Provided customer service by responding promptly to inquiries and requests from students and staff members.
- Ordered food supplies when needed from local vendors.
- Prepared fresh fruits and vegetables for salad bars or side dishes.
- Followed instructions on recipes for preparing various foods.
- Checked expiration dates of products before use.
- Assisted with restocking shelves with canned goods and boxed items.
- Discarded spoiled food items properly according to health regulations.
- Removed breakfast and lunch garbage after each meal period.
- Processed cash and credit card payments, promptly returning receipts, coin, bills and payment cards to customers.
- Maintained tools, equipment and surfaces in clean, neat and working order.
- Performed work to top standards, proving best service for students, employees and school visitors.
- Prepared food according to recipe instructions to manage regular school meals.
- Assisted cook with prep work by cutting vegetables and preparing side dishes and salads.
PCA
Pleasant Ridge Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Answered questions from family members regarding patient's condition or care plan.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
PCA
Ridge Terrace
Cincinnati, OH
02.2005 - 01.2008
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Accompanied clients to doctor's appointments and outings when necessary.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Managed household duties such as grocery shopping and errand running for clients who are unable to do so themselves.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
PCA
Maple Manor
Cincinnati, OH
01.2005 - 01.2008
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure and pulse rate for clients under medical care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Helped patients to perform range-of-motion exercises as instructed by physical therapists or other healthcare professionals.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
- Transported clients from one location to another in an efficient manner.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
- Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Education
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA01-2005
Timeline
PCA
Cincinnati Children's Hospital
01.2017 - Current
Lunchroom Assistant
Board of Education
02.2015 - 01.2020
PCA
Pleasant Ridge Center
01.2015 - 01.2017
PCA
Ridge Terrace
02.2005 - 01.2008
PCA
Maple Manor
01.2005 - 01.2008
Penn Foster Career School
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