Tamara Virghes
Milwaukee
Summary
Experienced owner-operator delivering personalized, reliable care. Skilled in direct patient care (hygiene, nutrition, mobility), vital sign monitoring, and household management, combined with business management for scheduling, billing, and client relations. Committed to fostering client dignity, independence, and family peace of mind through exceptional care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Homecare worker
Loyalty Footprints of Life
Milwaukee
01.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care assistance to clients, ensuring comfort and dignity throughout daily activities.
- Administered medication reminders to clients, ensuring adherence to prescribed schedules and enhancing health outcomes.
- Performed light housekeeping duties, including laundry and cleaning, to support clients' daily living activities.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to clients' dietary needs and preferences, promoting overall health.
- Delivered companionship services, engaging clients in meaningful conversations and activities to enhance well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transfers, promoting independence and safety in their homes.
Private Duty Homecare Owner Operator
Loyalty Footprints of Life
Milwaukee
08.2020 - Current
- Complete day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Maintain accurate records of all interactions with clients, including changes in condition.
- Scheduled appointments for clients with appropriate medical specialists, as needed.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from patients regarding their care plans.
- Investigate and report issues relating to patient care and conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
- Maintain knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Ensure compliance with federal regulations governing home health agencies, such as HIPAA privacy rules.
- Respond quickly to emergency situations involving clients in order to ensure their safety and well-being.
- Create individualized service plans that address the specific needs of each client.
- Seek new referral sources within local communities, and existing partners.
- Utilize problem-solving skills to troubleshoot issues that arise during daily operations.
- Manage the budget and resources for home care services.
- Coordinated with insurance companies to process claims for home care services.
- Coordinated daily scheduling of home care staff to meet client needs effectively.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to coordinate additional services for clients as needed.
- Developed and implemented care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and clients' families.
- Identify potential problems or gaps in service delivery through ongoing evaluation of client services.
- Monitored and evaluated staff performance, providing feedback and coaching for development.
- Communicate with patients with compassion, while keeping medical information private.
- Maintain staff awareness of government regulations, patient care protocols, and safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate records of all interactions with clients, including notes on patient progress and changes in condition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Milwaukee, WI06-1998
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WISkills
- Personal care assistance
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Care plan development
- Regulatory compliance
- Client relationship management
- Scheduling coordination
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Compassionate engagement
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Record keeping
- Preventive Maintenance
- Work planning and scheduling
- Attention to detail
- Cleaning
- Data confidentiality
- Waste removal
- Conflict resolution
- Safety and compliance
- Multitasking Abilities
- Active listening
Timeline
Private Duty Homecare worker
Loyalty Footprints of Life
01.2024 - Current
Private Duty Homecare Owner Operator
Loyalty Footprints of Life
08.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College