lina Gurgis
@linagurgis
Home health aide and caregiver with medical assistant training and a strong focus on patient safety and communication.
What I'm looking for
I’m a compassionate, detail-driven Home Health Aide and caregiver with hands-on medical experience, including three years as a Medical Assistant. I coordinate patient needs, provide first aid and stabilizing support, and document vital information while communicating effectively with medical professionals and families.
My background blends patient care with operational accuracy. I’ve coordinated transfers to ensure patients access full medical care, prepared lab samples and results, and overseen medical billing and collections for approximately 200 customers while maintaining strong account standards.
I bring a psychology and pre-med foundation, plus professional training that strengthens how I observe and support others. I have an excellent understanding of pharmacology and the chemistry behind medication use, and I’m trained in investigating disease processes at the cellular level.
I also enjoy working with children and special needs support, including research experience and hands-on practice with autistic kids as part of my applied behavioral work. As I continue my master’s in applied behavioral analysis, I aim to deliver safe, supportive environments where clients can thrive.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Home Health Aide / Caregiver
Public Partnerships LLC
Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 6 months)
Part-time home health aide/caregiver providing in-home care and daily living support, monitoring client wellbeing, and communicating with families and care coordinators.
Behavior Tech
Achievement Behavior Center
Oct 2024 - Jan 2025 (3 months)
Behavior tech role in Staten Island.
Caregiver
S & A Unified Home Care
Jan 2018 - Jan 2025 (7 years)
Caregiver supporting clients in Brooklyn, NY.
Summer Teacher
Blessed Sacrament School
Jul 2023 - Aug 2023 (1 month)
Summer teacher role for students in Staten Island, NY.
Pharmacy Technician
Pharmacy On Bay Street
May 2020 - Jul 2023 (3 years 2 months)
Pharmacy technician role in Staten Island, NY.
Self-employed business owner running an online store on Etsy.
Caregiver
CarePro of NY, Inc
Mar 2019 - Jan 2023 (3 years 10 months)
Caregiver providing support to clients in Brooklyn, NY.
Data Entry
St. Charbel
Oct 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Remote data entry role for St. Charbel from New Port Richey, FL.
Volunteer Server & Scout
St. George Coptic Christian Church
Oct 2014 - Dec 2022 (8 years 2 months)
Volunteer supporting Sunday school and scout activities at St. George Coptic Christian Church in Brooklyn, NY.
Medical Assistant
Pediatrics & Adolescent-Medical Care, PLC
May 2016 - Jun 2019 (3 years 1 month)
Medical assistant in a pediatric/adolescent medical care setting in Brooklyn, NY, including patient stabilization and documentation.
Volunteer
Benjamin Maurice J DDS Dentist
Jan 2019 - Apr 2019 (3 months)
Volunteer experience at a dentist's office in Brooklyn, NY.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Purdue Global University
Master's, Applied Behavioral Analysis
Currently pursuing a master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Analysis at Purdue Global University.
College of Staten Island (CUNY)
Bachelor of Science, Psychology and Pre-Medicine
Earned a B.S. in Psychology and Pre-Medicine from the College of Staten Island (CUNY), graduating January 2021, with honors-level performances.
Kingsborough Community College
Associate of Applied Science, Science and Liberal Arts
Completed an associate degree in Science and Liberal Arts (AAS) at Kingsborough Community College, graduating June 2017.
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