Tamia Tish
Joliet,IL
Summary
Resourceful Direct Support Professional and Home Health Aide with hands-on experience supporting individuals with disabilities and patients in home settings. Handles daily living support, medication administration, vital signs, transportation, and companionship while helping maintain safe, comfortable environments. CPR certified, with a high school diploma and strong English communication skills.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Kay's Angel Care
Evanston, IL
04.2025 - Current
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Supported daily activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication administration to enhance patient independence and comfort
- Monitored vital signs and reported any changes or concerns to the healthcare team
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times
- Implemented fall prevention strategies through regular safety assessments of the home environment
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient's living space through laundry, dishwashing, and tidying to foster a safe and comfortable environment
- Facilitated companionship through engaging conversations and recreational activities customized to individual patient interests, promoting emotional well-being
Direct Support Professional
Self Reliance
Burlington, IA
11.2022 - 01.2025
- Facilitated daily living activities for individuals with disabilities to promote independence.
- Supported residents in achieving developmental goals through personalized assistance.
- Recorded observations and progress notes to track individual development and care.
- Administer medication according to guidelines.
- Facilitated transportation for individuals to appointments and social activities, enhancing their community engagement. and accompany individuals to appointments, outings, and shopping.
Education
High school diploma or GED -
Mount Pleasant Community High School
Mount Pleasant, IA05-2018
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Patient care
- Home health
- Care plans
- Caregiving
- Senior Care
- Disability support
- Dementia care
- Developmental disabilities
- Home Care
- Meal preparation
- Community care
- Client rapport building
Personal Information
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Availability: Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- CPR
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
Languages
- English
- Fluent
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Kay's Angel Care
04.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Self Reliance
11.2022 - 01.2025
High school diploma or GED -
Mount Pleasant Community High School