LaToya Walthour
Highland,CA
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at IHSS Public Authority, excelling in personal care and medication management. Proven ability to enhance resident satisfaction through effective communication and problem-solving. Skilled in maintaining health and safety compliance while fostering a supportive environment, ensuring quality care and emotional support for clients.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Caretaker
IHSS Public Authority
San Bernardino, CA
04.2011 - Current
- Provided compassionate care to residents, assisting with daily tasks such as meal preparation and personal grooming.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Developed strong relationships with residents and families, fostering trust and open communication.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Improved resident satisfaction by promptly addressing maintenance requests and ensuring a clean living environment.
- Maintained accurate records of activities, incidents, and resident information for regulatory compliance.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Organized transportation for residents to appointments, improving access to essential services.
- Increased resident satisfaction, listening to feedback and making necessary adjustments.
- Managed medication schedules for residents to ensure timely and accurate administration.
- Performed daily routines and activities for clients, including meal preparation, medication reminders, and hygiene assistance.
- Maintained safe and clean environment, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
- Managed medication schedules and refills, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatments and therapies.
- Trained new staff members, ensuring high standard of care across team.
- Improved communication with families, providing regular updates on their loved ones' care.
- Conducted daily health checks on residents, providing peace of mind for families.
- Facilitated supportive community atmosphere, fostering strong relationships among residents.
- Coordinated with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care for residents.
- Addressed emergency situations with calm and efficiency, ensuring resident safety.
- Promoted culture of respect and empathy, leading by example and setting positive tone.
- Developed personalized care plans, addressing unique needs of each resident.
Education
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Four D
Colton, CA02.2009
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Personal care
- Safety awareness
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Personal hygiene maintenance
- Medication distribution
- Medication reminders
- Emotional support
- Adaptable problem-solving
- Transportation assistance
- Patient assistance
- Health and safety compliance
- Creative thinking
- Clear communication
- Inventory monitoring
Timeline
Caretaker
IHSS Public Authority
04.2011 - Current
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Four D