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Markia Swafford

Panorama City

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.

Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Caregiver

In Home Supportive Services
Panorama City
03.2008 - Current
  • Provided personal care to clients, assisting with daily living activities.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers and movement.
  • Maintained a clean and organized living environment for clients' comfort.
  • Documented care activities and changes in client condition accurately.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.

Head Babysitter

Tillmans Family Daycare
Lancaster
08.2010 - 01.2025
  • Supervised children's daily activities and ensured a safe environment.
  • Developed engaging lesson plans to stimulate learning and creativity.
  • Coordinated playtime and educational games to enhance social skills.
  • Interacted effectively with siblings during times when all were present together in order to maintain harmony among them.
  • Developed relationships with families that fostered trust and confidence in my abilities as a Head Babysitter.

Education

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language

Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, CA
03.2008 - 04.2022

Santa Monica High School
Santa Monica, CA

Skills

  • Personal care
  • Medication administration
  • Client mobility assistance
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Safety supervision
  • Direct patient care
  • Flexible schedule
  • Relationship building
  • Daily living assistance
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Patient management

Timeline

Head Babysitter

Tillmans Family Daycare
08.2010 - 01.2025

Caregiver

In Home Supportive Services
03.2008 - Current

Associate of Arts - American Sign Language

Antelope Valley College
03.2008 - 04.2022

Santa Monica High School
Markia Swafford