Tameka Jones
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Professional with a proven track record working with children with challenges , elderly and veterans delivering compassionate caregiving and individualized service planning. Skilled in patient care and medication administration, I enhance client well-being adls by fostering independence and addressing unique needs, ensuring a higher quality of life through attentive support and effective teamwork.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Professional
ITC
Glendale, AZ
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Enhanced client well-being by providing personalized care and support in daily living tasks.
- Contributed to higher quality of life for clients by addressing any barriers or challenges that arose within their home settings or daily routines.
Behavioral Caregiver
AMC
Phoenix, AZ
04.2019 - 02.2022
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
Education
Certificate - General Studies
Malcolm Field Lab
Chicago, IL06-1994
Skills
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Bathing assistance
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Follows Individualized service planning
- Client documentation
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Behavior redirection
Certification
- Dementia Care Certification
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- Personal Care Aide Certification (PCA) - Various State Agencies or Community Colleges.
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
ITC
08.2022 - 09.2023
Behavioral Caregiver
AMC
04.2019 - 02.2022
Certificate - General Studies
Malcolm Field Lab