Latoya Lawrence
Spokane,WA
Summary
To secure a position as the owner of a Community Residential Home. Where i can demonstrate compassion and empathy for the elderly community. While providing a safe, stable and nurturing environment. While also supporting social skills and assist with daily living.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Care Aide
Consumer Direct Services
06.2022 - Current
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Facilitated transportation for medical appointments and errands, supporting patient mobility and access to necessary services.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Activities Coordinator
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
09.2020 - Current
- Organized diverse activities, addressing various interests and promoting social interaction among participants.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among participants through regular recognition of achievements during group gatherings and celebrations.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
- Received and sorted incoming mail and packages to record, dispatch, or distribute to correct recipient.
- Built and maintained excellent customer relationships through timely response to inquiries and going above and beyond to accommodate unusual requests.
- Managed phone and email correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Medical Laboratory Technician
Windsor Court Assisted Living
09.2018 - 08.2020
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Brightwood College - Riverside
Riverside, CA06.2018
Skills
- Home Care Aide (HCA)
- Documentation And Reporting
- First Aid CPR
- Meal Preparation
- Interpersonal Communication
- Certified Home Health Aide
Timeline
Home Care Aide
Consumer Direct Services
06.2022 - Current
Activities Coordinator
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
09.2020 - Current
Medical Laboratory Technician
Windsor Court Assisted Living
09.2018 - 08.2020
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Brightwood College - Riverside