Marquetta Gaiter
Chicago
Summary
Dedicated Certified Nursing Assistant with extensive experience at The Grove of La Grange Park, excelling in vital sign monitoring and patient documentation. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through compassionate care and effective communication. Committed to maintaining safety compliance and fostering independence in daily living activities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Help at Home Senior Care
Berwyn
05.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on dietary requirements and preferences.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Grove of La Grange Park
Lagrange
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to residents.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
- Documented patient care information accurately in charts.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure quality care standards.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
San Francisco
01.2022 - 04.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Symphony of Chicago West
Chicago
07.2020 - 12.2021
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas.
- Documented patient care information accurately in charts.
- Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
Evergreen Park
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Prepared nutritious meals based on dietary requirements and preferences.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at home.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Inbound Stower
Amazon
Joliet
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Organized incoming shipments for efficient storage in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean and safe work environment in compliance with safety standards.
- Scanned barcodes on products to ensure accurate tracking of inventory levels.
- Ensured that all items were properly labeled and stored in their designated locations.
- Verified accuracy of incoming shipments using pick lists and manifests.
Packer Associate
WeatherTech
Bolingbrook
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Packaged products efficiently for shipment to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Inspected items for quality control before packaging and shipping.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to promote safety and efficiency.
- Followed safety protocols and guidelines during all packing operations.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking incoming and outgoing shipments.
Mail Handler Assistant
Postal Office
Irving
11.2018 - 02.2019
- Sorted incoming mail for efficient distribution to various departments.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the mail processing area.
- Ensured that all safety protocols are followed while handling hazardous materials.
Asset Protection Customer Host
Walmart
Evergreen Park
02.2017 - 06.2018
- Monitored customer interactions to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with security team to identify potential theft risks.
- Assisted customers with inquiries regarding store policies and procedures.
- Engaged with customers to enhance overall shopping experience and safety awareness.
- Assisted in the development of loss prevention programs designed to reduce shrinkage within the store.
Education
Certificate -
Adonis School of Nursing
Dolton, IL06-2021
High School Diploma -
Job Corp
Edinburgh, IN06-2005
Skills
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Daily living assistance
- Patient documentation
- Meal preparation
- Safety compliance
- Health monitoring
- Housekeeping tasks
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
Timeline
Caregiver
Help at Home Senior Care
05.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Grove of La Grange Park
01.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Clipboard Health
01.2022 - 04.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Symphony of Chicago West
07.2020 - 12.2021
Caregiver
Addus Home Health Care
12.2019 - 07.2020
Inbound Stower
Amazon
11.2019 - 02.2020
Packer Associate
WeatherTech
05.2019 - 09.2019
Mail Handler Assistant
Postal Office
11.2018 - 02.2019
Asset Protection Customer Host
Walmart
02.2017 - 06.2018
Certificate -
Adonis School of Nursing
High School Diploma -
Job Corp
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