Melinda Mendoza
Mesa
Summary
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver/Activity Assistant
Ciel Memory Care
03.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in caregiving techniques, enhancing the quality of care provided.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Coordinated closely with family members regarding updates on patient conditions or concerns that arose during the course of caregiving duties.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Scheduled movies, entertainment, and other special events.
- Engaged residents through events, small groups, and personal attention.
- Assisted with bathing, dressing and grooming, allowing residents to maintain independence and dignity.
Medication Aide
Waverly Place
03.2019 - 02.2023
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Ensured consistent treatment by effectively communicating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Improved patient understanding of medications by providing clear explanations of drug actions and side effects.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring an adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
- Upheld strict confidentiality standards, safeguarding sensitive patient information at all times during recordkeeping duties.
- Fostered strong relationships with patients and their families, providing emotional support throughout their treatment journey.
- Employed time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively without compromising patient care quality.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Took patient vital signs, height, and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Supported needs of 48+ residents under long-term care.
Medication Aide
Bridgecreek Memory Care
11.2014 - 08.2020
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Improved patient understanding of medications by providing clear explanations of drug actions and side effects.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring an adequate stock of medications was always available for patients'' needs.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
- Employed time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively without compromising patient care quality.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of state regulations regarding medication administration, staying current on updates as needed.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Reviewed medication orders for accuracy and completeness before administering medication.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Medication Aide
The Oaks Of Lebanon
02.2014 - 07.2017
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment by adhering to infection control protocols during medication administration.
- Employed time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively without compromising patient care quality.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Reviewed patient progress to document effects of any prescribed medication.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Medford High School
Medford, ORSkills
- Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Meal Preparation
- ADL Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- HIPAA Compliance
- Incident Reporting
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Heavy Lifting
- Dementia Care
- End of life care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Dependable and Responsible
- Elderly Care
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- First aid and safety
- Medication Administration
- Alzheimer's Care
- Blood Glucose Monitoring
- Multitasking
Timeline
Caregiver/Activity Assistant
Ciel Memory Care
03.2023 - Current
Medication Aide
Waverly Place
03.2019 - 02.2023
Medication Aide
Bridgecreek Memory Care
11.2014 - 08.2020
Medication Aide
The Oaks Of Lebanon
02.2014 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
South Medford High School
Similar Profiles
Midalia SmithMidalia Smith
LPN at CIEL Assisted Facility And Memory CareLPN at CIEL Assisted Facility And Memory Care
Nahomie JeudyNahomie Jeudy
Certified Nursing Assistant at Brightview East Norriton senior Independent Living Personal care Memory CareCertified Nursing Assistant at Brightview East Norriton senior Independent Living Personal care Memory Care
Mekenzie YonkMekenzie Yonk
Certified Nursing Assistant at Autumn Care Assisted Living & Memory CareCertified Nursing Assistant at Autumn Care Assisted Living & Memory Care