Latoya Radford
Grapevine
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with a solid background in personal care and emotional support, focused on client comfort and safety. Recognized for strong teamwork and adaptability in dynamic caregiving environments. Proficient in developing and managing individualized care plans while fostering trust with clients and their families. Committed to delivering compassionate and efficient care to enhance overall well-being.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Lakewest Rehabilitation and Care Center
Dallas, TX
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Caregiver
Madison on Marsh
Carrollton, TX
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Patient Care Technician
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
Tulsa, OK
09.2020 - 01.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted in training new Patient Care Technicians, sharing knowledge and best practices to ensure consistency in care delivery.
- Provided high-quality personal care to patients, promoting comfort and dignity during their hospital stay.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts by maintaining thorough documentation of patient care activities and observations.
- Recognized potential emergencies promptly, initiating appropriate action to stabilize patients until further assistance arrived.
- Enabled increased mobility for patients by assisting with ambulation exercises and transfers using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Caregiver
Cedercrest Rehabiltation Center
Tulsa, OK
01.2017 - 08.2020
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
- Assisted in rehabilitation exercises as prescribed by medical professionals, guiding patients towards improved mobility and function.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
East Central High School
Tulsa, OK05-2006
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Elderly care
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Meal preparation
- Flexible schedule
- First aid and safety
- Dementia care
- Alzheimer's care
- Behavioral management
- HIPAA compliance
- Behavior redirection
- ADL assistance
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Daily living activities assistance
Certification
- Certified CNA - since 2007
- CPR Certified
- Covid VACC
Timeline
Caregiver
Lakewest Rehabilitation and Care Center
08.2024 - Current
Caregiver
Madison on Marsh
01.2023 - 07.2024
Patient Care Technician
Oklahoma Heart Hospital
09.2020 - 01.2023
Caregiver
Cedercrest Rehabiltation Center
01.2017 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
East Central High School