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Melissa Pollard

Melissa Pollard

Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Experienced with providing compassionate and attentive care to individuals in need. Utilizes strong interpersonal skills and empathy to connect with clients and support their daily living activities. Knowledge of managing medication schedules and coordinating with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive care plans.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

David Ayers
02.2010 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.

Home Health Aide

Brooklyn Adult Learning Center
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients
  • checking rooms on a daily basis ,making use clients are stable
  • Daily tasks scanning

White Glove Community Care

Unknown
03.2018 - 10.2020
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Adapted to ever-changing patient needs, consistently adjusting care plans and strategies in order to provide the highest quality of personalized assistance.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Connected patients to appropriate resources by maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of local services and programs.

Home Health Aide

CABS Home Care Services
04.2007 - 02.2014
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.

Skills

  • Daily living assistance
  • Housekeeping
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Community activities
  • Cooking meals
  • Errands
  • Childcare experience
  • Bedside manner
  • Housekeeping Duties

Additional Information

I have been in the home care field for many many years, l love being able to make a difference in peoples lives , emotionally and generally speaking. I am a very nurturing and caring person who has the ability of turning frowns into smiles. I love that I am able to bring excitement and happiness to a patient that seems to be unhappy for any giving reason, whether it's due to ,feeling emotionally distress, or physically worn out . I consume a great amount of empathy and sympathy for people who are not able to do for themselves, and in general .My strengths are , patience, emotional support , adaptability Fostering meaningful relationships connections and enhance overall well- being . In the future ,l hope to be able to be qualified for a more advance job in the medical field, due to the passion l have for people and the commitment l provide. I am also a foster parent , have been for over 15 years. I have learned how to deal with individuals who have been impacted by abuse and abandoned through my heartfelt love of empathy l have for people , especially the elderly and children

l want to thank you so much for taking my resume . I really appreciate your time and effort .

lm excited about the possibility of working for your company and I look forward to speaking with someone soon.



Thank you .



Timeline

Home Health Aide

Brooklyn Adult Learning Center
10.2020 - 01.2021

White Glove Community Care

Unknown
03.2018 - 10.2020

Caregiver

David Ayers
02.2010 - Current

Home Health Aide

CABS Home Care Services
04.2007 - 02.2014

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