Tamara Hertzler-Fardella
Smithtown,NY
Summary
I am a motivated individual with extensive experience in personal care across all age groups. I am seeking an opportunity to apply my skills in an environment focused on health and wellness.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Internship as a Certified Nurse Assistant
Luxor Nursing and Rehabilitation
Sayville, NY
04.2025 - 04.2025
- Provided compassionate care to elderly, disabled, and terminally ill individuals.
- Assisted with grooming tasks, such as bathing, toileting, and oral hygiene.
- Utilized mobility devices to transport patients safely between departments within the facility.
- Facilitated daily living activities, including serving meals and assisting with personal care tasks.
- Maintained accurate patient records and communicated updates to healthcare team promptly.
- Managed patient rooms to ensure a clean and safe environment.
- Responded to call lights quickly, addressing requests from patients and family members.
- Engaged with patients to assess emotional needs and offer social support.
Child Caregiver
Care.com Inc
Kings Park, NY
10.2017 - Current
- Established positive relationships with parents to communicate daily updates on their child's progress.
- Supervised meal times and assisted with feeding.
- Provided engaging, age-appropriate activities to foster development.
- Implemented strategies to manage and monitor behavioral challenges while working with a child diagnosed with Anxiety, Depression, and OCD.
Education
Certified Nurse Assistant
Access Careers Health Training
Islandia, NY02-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Joseph's University
Patchogue, NY12-2024
Skills
- Patient care
- Mobility assistance
- Feeding support
- Multitasking and prioritization
- Observing and monitoring behavior
- Communication skills
- Time management
- People skills
Certification
- Certificate of Completion for Nursing Assistant Training; NYS Certification Exam Scheduled: July 2025
- CPR Certificate
- Industrial-Organizational Psychology Certificate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Internship as a Certified Nurse Assistant
Luxor Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.2025 - 04.2025
Child Caregiver
Care.com Inc
10.2017 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Access Careers Health Training
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
St. Joseph's University
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