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Gifty Teaway

Gifty Teaway

Halifax

Summary

Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Reliable personal care professional bringing 8 years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.

Pursuing a full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Community Service Group
01.2020 - Current
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication administered.

Personal Care Assistant

Middletown Home
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health status.
  • Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.

Teacher's Assistant

Vista Foundation
06.2016 - 07.2021
  • Provided individualized assistance to students with special needs in the classroom.
  • Facilitated small group instruction and activities for students of varying abilities.
  • Assisted teachers with creating and maintaining a safe, orderly learning environment.
  • Supported teachers by preparing materials, setting up equipment, and organizing supplies.

Data Entry Clerk

Saint Joseph Catholic Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2010
  • Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
  • Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
  • Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
  • Sorted documents and maintained organized filing process.
  • Verified accuracy of data entered into system to produce error-free reports.
  • Verified entered data against source documents to maintain consistency across multiple platforms within the organization.
  • Entered data into various computer systems accurately using Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Prioritized tasks effectively to ensure timely completion of all assigned projects without sacrificing attention to detail.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company policies.

Education

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

South College
Knoxville, TN
06.2024

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA

High School Diploma - undefined

Seventh Days Adventist High School
06.2008

Skills

  • Indirect Patient Care
  • Behavioral Management
  • Computer Literacy
  • Client support
  • Medication administration
  • Behavioral management
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Patient management

Certification

  • PCA - Personal Care Aide
  • CPR Trained

CPR

BLS Provider

eCard Code

255418852513

Name

Girty Gbala

Training Center

IUP Research Institute/Institute for Rural Health and Safety

Instructor

Jessica Brewer

Course Date

1/31/2025

Recommended Renewal Date

01/2027

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Middletown Home
06.2022 - 08.2023

Direct Support Professional

Community Service Group
01.2020 - Current

Teacher's Assistant

Vista Foundation
06.2016 - 07.2021

Data Entry Clerk

Saint Joseph Catholic Hospital
01.2006 - 07.2010

High School Diploma - undefined

Seventh Days Adventist High School

Associate of Science - Pre-Nursing

South College

Associate of Science - Nursing

Harrisburg Area Community College

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