Melissa Clem
Reno,NV
Summary
Supportive care professional, monitoring client behaviors and encouraging participation in healthy activities as noted within care plan. Assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Knowledge of meditation administration and proper infection control policies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Caregiver
Home Health Services
Sparks
12.2021 - Current
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities for improved quality of life.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment, reducing the risk of infection or injury.
- Managed patient medications, ensuring accurate dosages and timely administration.
- Facilitated patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by therapists.
- Assisted with personal hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, and dressing for enhanced selfesteem.
Lead Medication Technician
Arbors Assisted Living
Sparks, NV
07.2018 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by accurately administering medications according to physician orders and established protocols.
- Ensured proper medication storage and inventory management for optimal efficiency and compliance with regulations.
- Provided exceptional patient support, addressing concerns and answering questions regarding medications and treatments.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
Residential Manager
Chrysalis
Reno
03.2015 - 07.2018
- Managed budgets effectively, ensuring the allocation of resources to meet the needs of both residents and staff members.
- Enhanced communication with residents'' families through regular updates and open lines of communication.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations and guidelines pertaining to residential care facilities.
- Coordinated staff schedules efficiently, ensuring adequate coverage for all shifts while minimizing overtime expenses.
Education
Associates - Cosmology
Marinello School of Beauty - Reno
Reno, NV03.2013
Skills
- Client Documentation
- First Aid and Safety
- Behavior Redirection
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Infection Control
- CPR Certification
- Housekeeping Duties
- Errand Running
- Conflict Resolution
- Active Listening
- Fall Prevention
- Problem Solving
- ADL Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Verbal and Written Communication Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking and Organization
- Heartsaver First Aid (First Aid)
- Ability to Lift
Timeline
Private Caregiver
Home Health Services
12.2021 - Current
Lead Medication Technician
Arbors Assisted Living
07.2018 - Current
Residential Manager
Chrysalis
03.2015 - 07.2018
Associates - Cosmology
Marinello School of Beauty - Reno