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Tabitha Darensburg-Harris

Phoenix,Arizona

Summary

Compassionate in-home Habilitation and Respite Care Worker with medical experience and training. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes. Supporting patients and parents with tasks of daily living and independent life skills. Skilled at managing patients' healthcare needs such as scheduling medical appointments and administering medication. Provide grade level learning activities and outdoor nature experiences. Offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans. Providing in-depth knowledge of positive behavior redirection and reinforcements. Perform general household duties.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Respite Care Provider

Lucarea Robertson
Phoenix, AZ
02.2022 - Current
  • Assist with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, dressing, eating, and toileting.
  • Provided temporary relief and support to families of individuals with disabilities.
  • Manage challenging behaviors using de-escalation techniques according to established protocols.
  • Promote positive behavior reinforcement strategies when appropriate.
  • Support clients in participating in leisure activities like going on walks, nature learning and attending community events.
  • Monitor client progress and documented any changes or issues.
  • Encourage and foster independence skills.
  • Collaborate with professionals from other disciplines such as teachers and psychologists to ensure quality care.
  • Facilitated recreational activities that promote socialization skills and independence.
  • Provided transportation for medical appointments as needed and administering medication.

Material Handler

FedEx
Oakland, CA
09.2019 - 02.2022
  • Inspected materials for any damages or defects upon receipt.
  • Received and distributed incoming materials to designated areas.
  • Reported any malfunctions or damages of material handling equipment promptly.
  • Supported other warehouse personnel in completing tasks efficiently.
  • Loaded completed orders on pallets according to delivery numbers.
  • Loaded and unloaded planes with appropriate material handling equipment.

Secretary

Joseph Batieste
Oakland, CA
12.2017 - 02.2022
  • Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
  • Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
  • Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
  • Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
  • Informed customers about billing procedures, processed payments and provided payment option setup assistance.
  • De-escalated problematic customer concerns, maintaining calm, friendly demeanor.

Education

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

VIP Nursing School
San Leandro, CA
12-2021

Medical Assisting

Chabot College
Hayward, CA
05-1994

High School Diploma -

St. Elizabeth High School
Oakland, CA
06-1989

Skills

  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Disability Awareness
  • Safety Precautions
  • Medical Terminology Knowledge
  • Medication Management
  • Task Prioritization
  • Inbound and Outbound Calling
  • Data Entry
  • Problem-Solving Abilities
  • Organizational Skills
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Typing Proficiency
  • Technical Support

Timeline

Respite Care Provider

Lucarea Robertson
02.2022 - Current

Material Handler

FedEx
09.2019 - 02.2022

Secretary

Joseph Batieste
12.2017 - 02.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing

VIP Nursing School

Medical Assisting

Chabot College

High School Diploma -

St. Elizabeth High School
Tabitha Darensburg-Harris