Latasha Williams
Stafford,VA
Summary
Level-headed health professional who remains calm and effective in extremely difficult and stressful situations. Strong belief in importance of companionship and support in patient care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Markham School Age Center
05.2017 - 11.2018
- Highly motivated
- Excellent people skills
- Understanding of health and safety issues
- Friendly and outgoing personality
- Prepared healthy meals
- Help assistant the children getting on and off rides
- Assisted parents who had questions and concerns
- Made sure all play equipment was clean and in good working order.
Lead Teacher
Dawning Point Learning Center
09.2023 - Current
- Chose optimum curriculum for each class and devised creative daily lesson plans to meet requirements and needs of different learners.
- Maintained patience and level-headedness in diverse situations to support student development and personal growth.
- Increased student involvement in program offerings through strategic redesign of program processes and methods.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Supported student teachers by mentoring on classroom management, lesson planning, and activity organization.
Lead Janitor/Stocker
ABM Industries
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Maintained floor cleaning and waxing equipment.
- Helped outside crew complete grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing grass, trimming bushes and removing debris.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting schedules to accommodate unexpected changes or additional cleaning requests from clients or management.
- Used hand trucks or manually lifted supplies, equipment and heavy furniture.
- count items and log Qty in the book
- Ensured timely completion of tasks through efficient scheduling and prioritization of duties based on facility needs.
- keep the stock room full
- record and sign pulled items
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Hands Of America
06.2018 - 10.2020
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence
- Working with Autistic children.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Roses Home Health Care
03.2014 - 04.2016
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Responded appropriately to physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence
- Working with Autistic children.
PCT/CNA
Virginia Hospital Center
11.2013 - 02.2014
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Tested and recorded blood glucose levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys
- Assisted in cleansing enemas, catheterization and bladder irrigations
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment.
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Access Home Care INC
02.2009 - 11.2013
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Provided a comforting and soothing environment
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence
- Working with Autistic children.
Care Manager / Housekeeping
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2006 - 06.2008
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores, and surgical site wounds
- Reported any unusual circumstances in the patients' condition or environment
- Collects patient specimens and data, including vital signs, input/output and other delegated measurements
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety.
Teacher Aide
Rosslyn Children Center
04.2005 - 02.2006
- Utilized teaching skills to assist teaching staff
- Directed the activities of day care center in order to provide instruction and care for the children
- Conferred with parents regarding facility activities and policies
- Arranged medical attention for ill or injured children in accordance with parental instructions
- Performed classroom teaching duties during absences of regular teacher.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southeaster High School Miramar
01.2010
CNA -
Access Medical Institute & Technology
01.2009
Skills
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- HHA
- Home Health
- Housekeeping Management
- Alzheimer's Care
- Dementia Care
- Autism Experience
- Vital signs
- Caregiving
- Patient care
- Senior care
- Laundry
- Memory Care
- Meal Preparation
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team player
- Committed team player
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Certification
- PSA
- CPR
- CPI
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Lead Teacher
Dawning Point Learning Center
09.2023 - Current
Lead Janitor/Stocker
ABM Industries
01.2022 - 06.2022
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Caring Hands Of America
06.2018 - 10.2020
Child and Youth Program Assistant
Markham School Age Center
05.2017 - 11.2018
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Roses Home Health Care
03.2014 - 04.2016
PCT/CNA
Virginia Hospital Center
11.2013 - 02.2014
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Access Home Care INC
02.2009 - 11.2013
Care Manager / Housekeeping
Sunrise Senior Living
03.2006 - 06.2008
Teacher Aide
Rosslyn Children Center
04.2005 - 02.2006
High School Diploma -
Southeaster High School Miramar
CNA -
Access Medical Institute & Technology
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