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Jermaine Taylor

Spring Valley,CA

Summary

Compassionate Independent Caregiver with comprehensive experience in providing direct in-home care. Skilled at managing schedules, administering medications, and using equipment for daily care. Demonstrated capability to provide emotional and physical support to clients while maintaining a comfortable, safe environment. Committed to improving overall patient well-being and health through personal care and energetic engagement.

Adaptable professional with a quick-learning ability and a talent for adjusting to new environments. Skilled in rapidly acquiring new knowledge and applying it effectively. Driven by a passion for continuous learning and successfully navigating change.

Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Caregiver

Independent
Spring Valley, CA
2016.09 - Current
  • Counseled families on how best to cope with the challenges associated with caring for an ill family member.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.

Cooking and cleaning knowing how to mix chemicals properly for cleaning

  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary requirements of each client.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Developed meaningful relationships with clients while providing quality care services.
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.

Landscaper

Independent Management
Spring Valley, CA
2002.10 - Current
  • Mixed and sprayed or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides using hand or automatic dispensers.
  • Shoveled snow and spread salt on walkways and parking lots.
  • Pruned trees, shrubs, hedges, bushes and vines to enhance their growth patterns.
  • Laid sod on prepared surfaces for a finished look of the landscape design.
  • Cared for artificial turf fields, periodically removing turf and replacing cushioning pads.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and shrubs with shears and pruning saws.
  • Cut grass in even lengths with power mowers or hand shears.
  • Ensured proper disposal of all waste generated from job sites.
  • Cleaned up debris after completing jobsite tasks.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Set support stakes and attached wires from planted trees.

Independent Painter

Myself
2000.07 - Current
  • Kept accurate records of completed jobs for billing purposes.
  • Repaired cracks in drywall prior to painting or wallpapering rooms.
  • Consulted with clients regarding colors and finishes.
  • Sprayed prepared surfaces with specified amounts of primers and finish coatings.
  • Prepared surfaces by washing, scraping, sanding, and patching holes.
  • Readied surfaces and surrounding areas for painting with sandpaper, tape and other materials.
  • Wore protective clothing such as masks, respirators and gloves.
  • Identified surface to be covered and characteristics of finish to properly select roller, power sprayer and right size brush.
  • Selected, mixed and applied surface coatings to match and restore interior or exterior surfaces.

Education

No Highschool Diploma - N/a

Crawford Highschool
San Diego

Skills

  • Diabetes management
  • Dementia care
  • Housekeeping duties
  • Chronic illness management
  • Nutrition management
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance

Timeline

Independent Caregiver

Independent
2016.09 - Current

Landscaper

Independent Management
2002.10 - Current

Independent Painter

Myself
2000.07 - Current

No Highschool Diploma - N/a

Crawford Highschool
Jermaine Taylor