Tammy Holcomb
Hudson Falls,NY
Summary
Reliable, and has a strong ability to multi-task. Experience with a variety of individuals with different needs has taught patience and understanding. Have a strong willingness to learn new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Assistant
OPWDD-Capital District Region
Lake George, NY
2022.10 - Current
- Transporting consumers to medical appointments, or other activities, as needed.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Providing assistance with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, and grooming.
- Providing a safe environment.
Data Entry Clerk
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
2022.01 - 2022.10
- Processing lab orders according to physician orders, and accurately logging the information into the system.
- Safely handling lab specimens to be tested
- Providing customer service to patients.
Resident Assistant
The Terrace at the Glen Highland Meadows
Queensbury, NY
2014.08 - 2022.10
- Assisting elderly residents with Alzheimer's and dementia with bathing, dressing, tasks of daily living, and providing companionship.
- Administering medications and treatments in accordance with their physicians' orders.
Relief Counselor-Per Diem
Association for Mental Health -AMH
Hudson Falls, NY
2018.05 - 2019.05
- Provided crisis intervention services and support to individuals with various mental health disorders in a group home setting, as well as in an independent living setting.
- Administration of medications, and appropriate medication documentation, for individuals responsible for their own medication administration.
Private Caregiver
Private Residence-Per Diem
Queensbury, NY
2018.12 - 2019.03
- Assisting an elderly woman with Alzheimer's, who is living in a private residence, with companionship, assistance with personal care, light housework, and meal preparation.
- Assistance with medication management.
- Providing a safe environment.
Bus Monitor
CWI- Transit Connection
Queensbury, NY
2008.05 - 2008.08
- Loaded, secured, and unloaded wheelchairs; secured seatbelts; provided assistance and safety to adults with disabilities.
- Monitored passenger behavior while enforcing rules to ensure the safety of the consumers.
- Following individual care plans of consumers
Production Operator/Production Trainer
Boston Scientific
Glens Falls, NY
2003.08 - 2008.08
- Training new employees in the standard assembly department in the production of medical supplies.
- Working closely with the supervisor to consistently meet productivity goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hudson Falls High School
Hudson Falls, NY1997-06
Skills
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- Safety protocols
- Daily living assistance
- Crisis intervention
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Behavior management
- Patient transport
- Companionship support
- ADL support
- Transportation
- Problem solving
- First aid and CPR
- Behavior redirection
- Adaptive equipment
- Compassionate caregiving
- Recreational activities
- Charting and documentation
- Client transportation
- First aid and safety
- Multitasking and organization
- Healthcare
Certification
- Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR/AED - date completed 7/2/21 (recertification 10/11/23 )
Timeline
Direct Support Assistant
OPWDD-Capital District Region
2022.10 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Glens Falls Hospital
2022.01 - 2022.10
Private Caregiver
Private Residence-Per Diem
2018.12 - 2019.03
Relief Counselor-Per Diem
Association for Mental Health -AMH
2018.05 - 2019.05
Resident Assistant
The Terrace at the Glen Highland Meadows
2014.08 - 2022.10
Bus Monitor
CWI- Transit Connection
2008.05 - 2008.08
Production Operator/Production Trainer
Boston Scientific
2003.08 - 2008.08
High School Diploma -
Hudson Falls High School