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Overview
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Melissa Higgins

Ponca City,OK

Summary

Committed private care offers 12 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 12 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Reliable employee seeking job with benefits. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Sitter

Charlene Vap
Ponca City , OK
2021.08 - Current
  • Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Bath Aide

Precise Home Health
Ponca City , OK
2021.01 - 2021.08
  • Provided grooming and mobility assistance to support daily living needs.

Private Sitter

Joyce Pryce
Ponca City , OK
2018.08 - 2020.12
  • Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Waitress

Ground Round Restaurant
Ponca City , OKlahoma
2017.06 - 2018.07
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
  • Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
  • Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
  • Greeted new customers, discussed specials and took drink orders.
  • Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.

Private Sitter

Kathy Northcut
Ponca City , OK
2017.01 - 2017.06
  • Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to doctor and family members.
  • Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
  • Engaged patient in appropriate stimulation activities and physical activity.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Private Sitter

Pat Mills
Ponca City , OK
2016.02 - 2016.05
  • Evaluated patient behavior and condition and reported new or unusual issues to doctor and family members.
  • Maintained patient's home environment to keep safe, clean and familiar.
  • Engaged patient in appropriate stimulation activities and physical activity.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.

CNA, ACMA, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

Brookdale Assisted Living
Ponca City , Oklahoma
2008.08 - 2014.06
  • Developed and lead intergenerational activities to encourage mental agility of patients.
  • Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
  • Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.

Skills

  • Personal Service
  • Incapacitation Care
  • Client Records Management
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Household Cleaning
  • Attentive to People
  • Bedside Care
  • Supporting Daily Living Needs
  • Personal Care Assistance
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Laptop and Tablet Operation
  • Waitresses
  • Cash Handling

Timeline

Private Sitter

Charlene Vap
2021.08 - Current

Bath Aide

Precise Home Health
2021.01 - 2021.08

Private Sitter

Joyce Pryce
2018.08 - 2020.12

Waitress

Ground Round Restaurant
2017.06 - 2018.07

Private Sitter

Kathy Northcut
2017.01 - 2017.06

Private Sitter

Pat Mills
2016.02 - 2016.05

CNA, ACMA, ACTIVITY DIRECTOR

Brookdale Assisted Living
2008.08 - 2014.06
Melissa Higgins