Sinia Mejia
Medical Assistant/ Patient care
Chapel Hill,NC
Summary
Dependable with a proven record of exceptional service while providing care to elderly patients for over 13 years. I have worked in assisted living environments and In Home. Excellent customer service skills, integrity, and a strong work ethic. Proven track record of delivering care in a compassionate and professional manner.
Compassionate professional in healthcare, particularly skilled in providing exceptional home care support. Known for productivity and efficiency in task completion, ensuring comfort and well-being of clients. Specialized skills include patient mobility assistance, basic medical monitoring, and personalized care plan adherence. Excel in empathy, communication, and patience, using these soft skills to enhance client satisfaction and trust.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Home Caregiver
Homewatch Caregivers
07.2024 - Current
- Performed daily activities of living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting for clients.
- Provided companionship to elderly or disabled clients by engaging in conversation.
- Assisted with meal preparation according to dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and respiration rate when required.
- Assisted with mobility issues including transferring from bed to wheelchair or walker and ambulation assistance.
- Conducted light housekeeping tasks such as vacuuming, dusting, laundry and changing linens.
- Kept up-to-date with current best practices in private home caregiving through continuing education courses.
- Observed patient behavior while providing care and reported any changes to the supervisor or family members.
- Encouraged independence among clients by assisting them with self-care whenever possible.
- Provided physical therapy exercises when instructed by a qualified professional.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
In Home Aid
Wisdom Senior Care
07.2022 - Current
- Presented care information to the patient and their family to ensure they understood the plan of care and any changes
- Developed a plan of care for a patient, including a daily routine, diet, exercise, and medication monitoring
- Prepared documents and reports to ensure that all necessary information was included in the patient's records.
Certified Medical Assistant
Lincoln Community Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
- Provided compassionate care for patients, addressing their concerns and ensuring a positive experience.
- Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Conducted preliminary patient evaluations measuring weight, temperature and blood pressure.
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by thoroughly documenting patient information and updating electronic health records.
- Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
- Communicated clearly and effectively with patients to verify information, determine purpose of visit and record medical history.
- Prepared and administered medications to alleviate patient symptoms.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing efficient and accurate medical assistance during appointments.
- Directed patients to examining rooms and coordinated transportation assistance as necessary.
- Assisted physicians with minor surgeries, including preparing operating room and sterilizing instruments.
- Obtained and documented patient medical history, vital signs and current complaints at intake.
- Completed EKGs and other tests based on patient presentation in office.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Measured patient pulse oximetry.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Followed appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
Certified Medical Assistant
Duke Primary Care South Durham
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Created and maintained an inpatient care log that noted patient medical history, medications, and diagnoses
- Utilized hospital systems to monitor and report on individual patient care, including lab results, allergies, and vital signs.
Home Health Aide
Affordable Home Care
04.2019 - 08.2020
- Presented care information to the patient and their family to ensure they understood the plan of care and any changes
- Assisted elderly patients with incontinence, bathing, changing of clothes
- Assisted also with feeding
- Assisted elderly patients overnight.
Home Health
Ideal Home Health Care
05.2016 - 11.2018
- Developed a plan of care for a patient, including a daily routine, diet, exercise, and medication monitoring
- Assisted patients overnight with incontinence
- Assisted with monitoring of vitals at the patient's home
- Assisted with all daily living activities.
Medical billing clerk
Professional Claims Bureau
09.2007 - 01.2011
- Increased revenue by an average weekly through a well-planned utilization of services and received bonuses
- Developed strong customer service skills
- Processed an average of 25 patients per day over a heavy telephone switchboard
- Made itemized bills for patients describing all medical charges being billed.
Customer Service Rep
Staples
08.2002 - 10.2004
- Developed and trained new employees as cashiers
- Handled customer inquiries, answered questions, and resolved problems in a timely manner
- Assisted in the Payroll Dept and the Copy Center.
Education
Certified Medical Assistant -
Miller Motte College
Chapel Hill, NC05.2023
Criminal Justice -
Briarcliff College
Bethpage, NY04.2009
Medical Office Administration -
Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY06.2007
Great Neck south high school
Great Neck, NY06.2005
Skills
- Physical examinations
- Documentation review
- Communication skills
- Personal care assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medication Management
- Dementia Care
- Feeding Assistance
- Toileting assistance
- Mobility support
- Range of motion exercises
- Meal Preparation
- Medical terminology understanding
- Emotional Support
- Care plan assessment
- Client documentation
- Bathing Support
- Chronic Pain Management
- Care Plan Management
- Breathing Treatments
- Ambulation Assistance
- Data Entry
- Elder Care
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Wound Care
- Stroke Patient Care
- Effective Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Healthcare Education
- Patient Care
- Special Needs Care
- First aid and safety
- Daily Charting
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
- NHA Certified Clinical Medical Assistant
- NHA Blood Pathogen Certificate
- NHA CPR Certification
- Associates degree in Medical Assisting
Accomplishments
Associates degree in Medical Assisting.
Certificate for medical assisting under NHA
CPR certification
BLS certification
Certificate from Duke Health for externship
Currently in college to obtain a Bachelor’s degree in Health Information IT.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Certified Medical Assistant
Lincoln Community Center
12.2024 - 03.2025
Private Home Caregiver
Homewatch Caregivers
07.2024 - Current
Certified Medical Assistant
Duke Primary Care South Durham
10.2022 - 02.2023
In Home Aid
Wisdom Senior Care
07.2022 - Current
Home Health Aide
Affordable Home Care
04.2019 - 08.2020
Home Health
Ideal Home Health Care
05.2016 - 11.2018
Medical billing clerk
Professional Claims Bureau
09.2007 - 01.2011
Customer Service Rep
Staples
08.2002 - 10.2004
Certified Medical Assistant -
Miller Motte College
Criminal Justice -
Briarcliff College
Medical Office Administration -
Hunter Business School
Great Neck south high school
Similar Profiles
Amanda MitchkoAmanda Mitchko
Community and Client Services Specialist at Homewatch Caregivers of Lower Bucks CountyCommunity and Client Services Specialist at Homewatch Caregivers of Lower Bucks County
KASHADJA LOUISSAINTKASHADJA LOUISSAINT
Home Health Aide at Homewatch CareGiversHome Health Aide at Homewatch CareGivers
Tracy LymanTracy Lyman
Registered Nurse at Homewatch Caregivers/Home Nursing For UtahRegistered Nurse at Homewatch Caregivers/Home Nursing For Utah
Wanda AhlWanda Ahl
Scheduling / Care Partner Manager at Homewatch CaregiversScheduling / Care Partner Manager at Homewatch Caregivers
Saadia MonastSaadia Monast
Clinical Nurse II - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at UNC Medical CenterClinical Nurse II - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry at UNC Medical Center