Marquita Smith
Vero Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate Home Health Aide with background in providing personal care and hygiene assistance to elderly, disabled, and those recovering from surgeries or illnesses. Strong understanding of safety protocols, medication administration, and health education for patients' families. Notable for ability to create comfortable environments while maintaining patient dignity and confidentiality. Demonstrated impact in improving patient well-being through consistent delivery of empathetic care. Qualified professional specializes in personal care and related services under direction, instruction and supervision of registered nurses. History of managing mobility support, administering medications and organizing appointments. Reliable in keeping areas clean and organized to maintain healthy, safe environment. Compassionate professional in healthcare, particularly skilled in providing exceptional home care support. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients. Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, and personalized care plan adherence. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, using these soft skills to enhance client satisfaction and trust. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Aqua Home Care
Vero Beach, Florida
09.2022 - 11.2025
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Provided emotional support to clients dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Home Health Aide
Nightingale Nursing Agency
Vero Beach , Florida
06.2023 - 11.2024
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
Home Health Aide
Private Care
Vero Beach , Florida
12.2022 - 11.2024
To assist the client with daily living needs. Such as cleaning, cooking, laundry, bathing, dressing, appointments, grocery shopping, and anything the client may need.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Home Health Aide
ACTS Retirement-Life Community
Vero Beach , Florida
05.2019 - 05.2021
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
Education
Palm Bay High School
Palm Bay, FLSkills
- Patient care
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Patient lifting techniques
- Wound care
- Toileting assistance
- First aid and safety
- Bedside care
- Compassionate client care
- [State] Driver's license
- Recording vital signs
- Home safety assessments
- Patient advocacy
Certification
I have a Home Health Aide certificate, Cpr license and plan on continuing my education
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Nightingale Nursing Agency
06.2023 - 11.2024
Home Health Aide
Private Care
12.2022 - 11.2024
Home Health Aide
Aqua Home Care
09.2022 - 11.2025
Home Health Aide
ACTS Retirement-Life Community
05.2019 - 05.2021
Palm Bay High School