Melissa Daman
Yuba City,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion ALSO ALWAYS WENT ABOVE AND BEYOND JOB DUTIES . i loved to pamper residents and do more than job entailed especially when alot of them didn't have family i made sure they always had clothes, shoes, hair and nails done on my off days i'd come and take care of them as i'd want my own family to care for my loved one. .
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
IN HOME HEALTH AID
IHHS
Yuba City , CA
2015.03 - 2020.06
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse rate.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
- Administered prescribed medications under direction from physician.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Assisted in transferring patients from bed-to-chair or wheelchair using appropriate equipment.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices or on other trips outside home.
- Checked patients' pulse, temperature and respiration.
- Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry and meal preparation.
- Developed leisure activities designed to stimulate mental awareness in elderly clients suffering from dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
- Transported clients to medical appointments using a personal vehicle when needed.
- Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Performed basic foot care procedures such as filing nails, applying moisturizers, treating corns and calluses.
- Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading and board games.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Maintained a clean working environment by following established standards of practice.
- Followed infection control protocols for safe handling of medical supplies and equipment.
CNA
THE FOUNTAINS CARE HOME
Yuba City , CA
2007.01 - 2014.11
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Cashier Team Lead
AMPM Arco
Yuba City , CA
2005.06 - 2007.12
- Monitored checkout counters and self-checkout areas to assist with complex transactions.
- Assisted management with developing and managing employee improvement strategies to encourage exceptional performance from staff.
- Screened applicants for hire and assisted with training individuals for cashier positions.
- Processed refunds for worn, damaged and broken merchandise.
- Assisted customers with locating items within the store when requested.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Prepared cash deposits and balanced store safe for opening and closing of business.
- Resolved discrepancies between POS system and physical money amounts in drawers at end of shift.
- Assisted cashiers with resolving customer complaints and inquiries.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service for each customer.
- Provided guidance to cashiers on how to accurately ring up customers' purchases.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
Education
GED -
SUTTER COUNTY ONE STOP
Yuba City, CA01.2015
CNA - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
SUTTER COUNTY ONE STOP
Yuba City, CA11.2007
Skills
- Client Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Meal Preparation
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Assessment
Timeline
IN HOME HEALTH AID
IHHS
2015.03 - 2020.06
CNA
THE FOUNTAINS CARE HOME
2007.01 - 2014.11
Cashier Team Lead
AMPM Arco
2005.06 - 2007.12
GED -
SUTTER COUNTY ONE STOP
CNA - CERTIFIED NURSING ASSISTANT
SUTTER COUNTY ONE STOP
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