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Tammy Young

Phoenix,AZ

Summary

Multi-talented Personal Care Aide with over 40 years supporting patients with tasks of daily living. Skilled at caring for patients' healthcare needs, grooming, and light housekeeping. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to supervisors. Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Ability360.org
Phoenix, AZ
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Security Assistant

Qwick
Phoenix, AZ
05.2021 - Current
  • Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
  • Assisted in the development of security policies and procedures.
  • Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.

Private Duty Caregiver

Robert Joyner
Wickenburg, AZ
08.2010 - 10.2017
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Adhered to all HIPAA regulations related to privacy of patient information.
  • Provided assistance with light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dusting, vacuuming.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Assessed patient needs on an ongoing basis; modified plans of care accordingly.
  • Maintained records of client care, condition, progress, or problems to report and discuss observations with supervisor or case manager.
  • Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential information.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Skills

  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Care Plan Adherence
  • Documentation
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • Incident Reporting
  • Patient Companionship
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Progress Documentation
  • Meal Preparation
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Client Transportation

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Caregiver

Ability360.org
06.2023 - Current

Security Assistant

Qwick
05.2021 - Current

Private Duty Caregiver

Robert Joyner
08.2010 - 10.2017
Tammy Young