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Deshiny Boyd

Petersburg,USA

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Care Advantage, Inc.
Colonial Heights, VA
07.2025 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
  • Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
  • Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.

Psych tech

Central State Hospital
Petersburg, VA
01.2024 - 07.2025
  • Facilitated collaboration with charge nurses and floor nurses to enhance efficiency and productivity.
  • Delivered eight to twelve hours of direct patient care weekly.
  • Conducted wellness checks and administered geriatric care to improve patient outcomes.
  • Maintained high standards of cleanliness and staff conduct, resulting in reduced complaints.

Security Officer

Securitas
Boydton, VA
10.2020 - 09.2021

Sales Associate

Walmart
Colonial Heights, VA
11.2020 - 06.2021
  • Built rapport with clients by providing quality customer service and problem solving
  • Established personal connections with customers, exceeding customer service expectations

drink maker

Sonic Drive-In
South Hill, VA
08.2017 - 01.2019
  • Made drinks for customers and also took orders out to customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Park View High
South Hill
2018

Skills

  • Client support
  • Effective communication
  • Driving capabilities
  • Safety and security
  • Time optimization
  • Organizational abilities
  • First aid training
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word
  • Technical skills

Timeline

PCA

Care Advantage, Inc.
07.2025 - Current

Psych tech

Central State Hospital
01.2024 - 07.2025

Sales Associate

Walmart
11.2020 - 06.2021

Security Officer

Securitas
10.2020 - 09.2021

drink maker

Sonic Drive-In
08.2017 - 01.2019

High School Diploma -

Park View High
Deshiny Boyd