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Gilletta Taylor

Oklahoma City

Summary

Dedicated caregiver with proven expertise in patient support and behavioral management, honed at Home Instead Senior Care and SYNERGY HomeCare. Excels in multitasking and organization, coupled with a compassionate, approachable demeanor. Achieved significant improvements in patient quality of life through personalized care and empathy. Skilled in Alzheimer's, dementia, and special needs care, embodying strong work ethics and team collaboration.

Reliable and compassionate, always dedicated to providing high-quality care and support. Possesses foundational knowledge in patient care and safety, coupled with basic skills in daily living assistance and communication. Committed to making positive impact on clients' well-being and quality of life.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
05.2019 - Current
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed unique, given tasks for each individuals needs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.

Hospital Sitter

SYNERGY HomeCare
08.2018 - 08.2020
  • Demonstrated empathy and kindness. Provided a calming and safe environment for patients in the ER, ICU and Rehabilitation Units.
  • Sat with patients for 12+ hours at a time. Provided personal care, called in meal orders, communicated with families, kept rooms clean and organized.
  • Communicated with Dr. Jawed about patients condition, backstory and behavior so he could determine follow up care.
  • Employed positive reinforcement methods to encourage good behavior and monitored patients movements to prevent leads from being pulled, eloping, etc.
  • Managed challenging behaviors. Counseled and listened to patients in distress and needing to vent.
  • Helped nursing staff at Norman Regional complete tasks with difficult patients.
  • Provided support to other hospital staff such as Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Respiratory personnel.

Education

ECE Credits - Early Childhood Education

Fresno State University
Fresno, CA

ECE Credits - Early Childhood Education

OU College of Continuing Education
Norman, OK

High School Diploma -

Little Axe High-School
Norman, OK
05.2001

Skills

  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Team player and peacekeeper
  • Approachable and friendly Calm demeanor
  • Strong work and personal ethics
  • Multitasking, organization and cleanliness
  • Comfortable and experienced with senior, child and pet care
  • Experience with Alzheimer's and dementia care
  • Lewy Body and Parkinsons experience
  • Behavioral management
  • Special needs care, Autism support and experience
  • Lifelong caregiver and teacher Special needs mother (Autism)

Timeline

Caregiver

Home Instead Senior Care
05.2019 - Current

Hospital Sitter

SYNERGY HomeCare
08.2018 - 08.2020

ECE Credits - Early Childhood Education

Fresno State University

ECE Credits - Early Childhood Education

OU College of Continuing Education

High School Diploma -

Little Axe High-School

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