Teresa Sparks
Roaring River,NC
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 clients' needs.
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, compassionate, and skilled at building good relationships.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Self Employed Services
Roaring River, NC
07.2020 - 02.2025
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements, and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Supported therapeutic and behavioral plans. I drove my mother-in-law to all of her doctor's appointments. Basically, taking care of most of her needs.
Team Leader
PGW
Elkin, NC
05.2017 - 06.2019
- Kept work areas clean, neat, and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Worked closely with human resources to support employee management and organizational planning.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress, and evaluate end results.
Housekeeping
Wilkes Senior Village
Wilkesboro, NC
05.2010 - 05.2017
- Sweeping, mopping, dusting, and changing beds—approximately 25 beds and bathrooms.
- The hall and sitting rooms had to be mopped and dusted.
- Took the trash out to appropriate areas.
- Helped patients with their lunches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC09-2009
Cosmetology in Hair
Artistic Academy
Wilkesboro, NC08-2008
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Health monitoring
- Alzheimer's care
- Housekeeping
- Transportation services
- Patient mobility assistance
- Safety compliance
- Dementia care
- Dining room support
- Multitasking and organization
- Emotional support
- Compassionate client care
Timeline
Caregiver
Self Employed Services
07.2020 - 02.2025
Team Leader
PGW
05.2017 - 06.2019
Housekeeping
Wilkes Senior Village
05.2010 - 05.2017
High School Diploma -
Wilkes Community College
Cosmetology in Hair
Artistic Academy
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