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Mellisa S.

Mellisa S.

$17.00 / hr

Houston, TX

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About Mellisa

Everyone deserves respect and compassion! That's why I am a great caregiver: I always give clients the highest level of respect and compassion because they deserve it! Aging is difficult, and I am always concerned about meeting my client's needs. I have been a Caregiver over seven years now and can provide great references. I pride myself on my professionalism. Doing the best job possible is very important to me! When clients are stressed-out or irritable, I always remain calm and reassure them. This puts them at great ease.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time
  • Part Time
  • Short Term
  • Overnight

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Blood Disorders
  • Cancer Recovery
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • Gastrointestinal Disorders
  • Hearing Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Home Health Care
  • Multiple Sclerosis
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Orthopedic Care
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Tracheotomy / Ventilation
  • Vision and Eye Disorders
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Office Assistant

Sep 2017 - Sep 2019
Rapid Record Retrieval
Sep 2017 - Sep 2019

Medical Assistant

Mar 2016 - Sep 2017
Maxim Staffing Solutions
* Worked at medical offices throughout Houston. * Performed all front and back office Medical Assistant duties, including phlebotomy and specimen collection.
Mar 2016 - Sep 2017

Medical Assistant/Office Manager

Aug 2015 - Feb 2016
Shreenath V. Doctor, M.D.
● Handled scheduling, and billing.   ● Obtained patients’ medical histories, laboratory results, and other outside  medical information for review.  ● Obtained prior authorizations from patients’ insurance providers.   ● Utilized CPT codes as well as ICD­10 codes.  ● Called in patients’ prescriptions and refills.  ● Maintained patients’ paper and electronic charts.  ● Triaged and relayed Dr.’s responses to patients’ inquiries. 
Aug 2015 - Feb 2016

Caregiver/Nurse Aide

Apr 2013 - Jun 2014
Home Helpers Agency
● Assisted elderly patients with their daily living needs.  ● Administered medication and Insulin injections.  ● Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and blood-­sugar levels.   ● Provided hygiene, exercise, cleaning, feeding, companionship, and transportation.
Apr 2013 - Jun 2014

University of Houston, Houston, Texas.

Jan 2008 - Jan 2009
Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

Houston Community College, Houston, Texas.

Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
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