Maisha Gilbert
West Columbia SC, *****
acqfkw@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE : T o obtain a professional and challenging Dental Assistant or related position where I
c an apply my administrative as well as clinical skills .
Exceptionally detailed, energetic, reliable, and highly motivated Dental professional . D isplay excellent
c linical skills gained through hands-on experience within high-volume dental practices.
Proven record of earning patient’s confidence utilizing exceptional communication and customer
s ervice skills. Demonstrated ability relate to patients from diverse backgrounds and different age
g roups, offering efficient and precise in chairside dental assisting.
EDUCATION
Palmetto School of Career Development
Certified Dental Assistant Irmo, SC June 2014
American Red Cross
Certified Nurse Aide Cleveland, OH May 2006
L incoln West High School
High school Diploma Cleveland, OH June 2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Mary Glynn Residential
Direct Care Supporter
July 2010- October 2013 Cleveland, OH
• Administer medications in accordance to healthcare plan provided
• Ensure that each resident’s food intake is in accordance to set guidelines
• Encourage residents to live life independently by engaging them in activities and dialogue
• Provide residents with assistance in personal hygiene and grooming
• Make meals for residents by following guidelines provided by healthcare professionals.
• Accompany residents on recreational activities and doctors’ visits
Cambridge Home Health Care
Certified Nurse’s Aide
October 2006-January 2009 Middleburgh Heights, OH
• Preserve patient dignity and minimize discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes,
diapering, emptying drainage bags and bathing.
• Provide high-quality patient care as an in-demand per-diem CNA within surgical, acute-care, rehabilitation,
home-healthcare and nursing-home settings.
• Commended for chart accuracy, effective team collaboration, patient relations and consistent delivery of
empathetic care.
• Perform Post operation care and assist with related procedures.
• Verbally communicate nursing care problems and concerns to on coming shift on assigned unit.
• Serve meals to residents and feed those who were unable to feed themselves, prepare trays for self-feeders.
Xcel Health Care Provider
Home Health Aide
October 2009- July 2010 Cleveland, OH
• Acts as liaison with the client and home care office and doctors office to ensure timely deliveries of support
• Acts as liaison with the client and home care office and doctors office to ensure timely deliveries of support
• Massaged patients and applied preparations and treatment such as liniment or alcohol rubs and heat-lamp
stimulation
• Provided care to sick and handicap patients by applying personal care such as: assisting with baths, skin care
dressing, shampoo, and mouth care
• Provided light housekeeping and laundry when needed
• Provided personal care as well a safe environment
CLINICAL &COMPUTER SKILLS
Teeth Cleaning Dental Radiographs
Bleaching Tray & Temporary Crown Fabrications Instrument Sterilization
Temporary Fillings Periodontal Dressings Operatory Preparation
Model Casting Preliminary Oral Health Exams Fluoride & Sealant Applications
Microsoft Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint Office equipment literate: Printer/fax/Scan machine
CERTIFICATIONS
• CPR/First Aide &AED
• Dental Radiography
• Radiation health and Safety
• BLS
References available upon request