Reghonda McCoy
Laurel
Summary
Dedicated Personal Care Assistant with great client relations abilities and organized mindset for handling diverse needs. Encourages client independence and helps each meet personal goals and medical needs. Supportive and upbeat with excellent problem-solving abilities and complete patience. Clean driving record and CPR certification.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Chateau/ Magnolia center
Laurel
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident well-being.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to medical staff.
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
Laurel
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Managed daily store operations and ensured compliance with company policies.
- Trained staff on customer service best practices and operational procedures.
- Oversaw inventory management and maintained accurate stock levels.
Direct Care Worker
Ellisville State School
Ellisville
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Transported clients to and from appointments, training programs, and social outings.
- Aided clients needing extra assistance with personal grooming and other daily living needs.
- Facilitated access to recreational, cultural, and religious opportunities for clients for optimal wellbeing.
- Responded calmly to emergency situations to administer basic aid or coordinate advanced care via trained staff.
- Modeled positive behaviors for clients and helped each build important life skills.
- 90% of the Youth under my care learned new skills.
Personal Care Assistant
Total Health Care
Meridian
01.2016 - 09.2018
- Coordinated daily housekeeping, errands, and meal preparation for individuals under care.
- Met clients' social and emotional needs with caring companionship.
- Helped maintain resident quality of life through walks, small group activities, and individual visits.
- Fulfilled educational and companionship needs to positively impact residents, family members, and caregivers.
- Assisted with medical administration and maintained related reporting requirements.
- Fostered empathy, companionship, and appropriate recreation events.
Military Spouse
Military
Mississippi
01.2003 - 01.2016
- Observed positive skills and attributes from personnel to build, improve, and expand skills set.
- Offered to assist with additional tasks to keep projects on-task and meet tight deadlines.
- Spearheaded best practices to maintain a family and household budget.
Personal Care Assistant
Comfort Keepers
Hattiesburg
01.2011 - 01.2013
- Assisted patients with moving between bed and wheelchair and helped clients reach bathroom facilities.
- Fostered empathy, companionship, and appropriate recreation events.
- Observed or suspected changes in resident condition to swiftly communicate to supervisor.
- Empowered residents to complete tasks within capability levels.
- Offered care and companionship to support homebound clients with mental or physical limitations.
Education
General Education Diploma -
Collins High School
Collins, MississippiSkills
- Housekeeping
- Patient awareness
- Activities of daily living support
- Care plan implementation
- Medication management
- Personal errands assistance
- Daily living assistance
- Documentation
- Strong communication
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
Caregiver
Chateau/ Magnolia center
01.2024 - Current
Assistant Manager
Family Dollar
03.2022 - 03.2023
Direct Care Worker
Ellisville State School
09.2018 - 10.2021
Personal Care Assistant
Total Health Care
01.2016 - 09.2018
Personal Care Assistant
Comfort Keepers
01.2011 - 01.2013
Military Spouse
Military
01.2003 - 01.2016
General Education Diploma -
Collins High School