Melissa Garcia
The Bronx
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
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.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Home Health Aide
Aid and Assist at Home
The Bronx
11.2024 - Current
- Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Assisted in ambulation and exercise routines for clients.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Managed patient transportation and appointment scheduling.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health care needs, conditions, and options.
Bus Matron
GVC
Bronxville
09.2013 - 06.2025
- Ensured the safety and well-being of students while traveling on school buses.
- Implemented strategies for maintaining order when dealing with disruptive passengers.
- Developed positive relationships with students through respectful interactions.
- Assisted with loading and unloading of students onto buses.
- Monitored student behavior to maintain a safe, secure environment.
- Accompanied driver and children on bus route to keep students safe and protected.
- Communicated with bus drivers, teachers and guardians regarding problems or incidents impacting student riders.
- Spoke directly with each student to understand pressing needs, concerns or fears.
- Protected students from physical and verbal bullying.
- Exhibited expertise of safety and emergency laws and procedures and helped students evacuate quickly and safely upon emergencies.
- Implemented process to make sure students exited at correct stop and to proper guardians.
- Supervised safe and orderly entry and exit of bus riders and physically assisted those with special needs.
- Cleaned buses by removing trash from interior and cleaning windows and floors.
- Opened and closed school bus doors to safely allow for exit and entry.
- Coordinated with drivers to ensure all routes were completed efficiently and according to schedule.
Education
Dewitt Clinton Hight School
The Bronx, New YorkSkills
- CPR certification
- First aid training
- Patient assessment
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Aid and Assist at Home
11.2024 - Current
Bus Matron
GVC
09.2013 - 06.2025
Dewitt Clinton Hight School