Tanaya George
Salt Lake City,UT
Summary
Experienced in healthcare and caregiving with a background in CNA work at an assisted living center, providing compassionate, hands-on care and support. Experienced working with young individuals with complex/ severe medical and special needs, as well as children who are blind/ low vision and deaf/ hard of hearing. Skilled in personal care, safety monitoring, communication, assisting with daily activities, and adapting care to each individual's needs. Reliable, patient, and attentive, with strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others while continuing to grow within the medical field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher Assistant
Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind
Millcreek, USA
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Executed individualized care plans and safety protocols, effectively supporting children with multiple disabilities and intense medical needs.
- Provided compassionate, individualized care to children with complex medical and developmental needs while consistently prioritizing dignity, comfort, and well-being.
- Built trusting relationships with children and families through patience, empathy, gentle communication, and a calm approach to sensitive situations.
- Ensured a clean, safe, and supportive environment while providing focused one-on-one care in a medically complex setting.
CNA/Caregiver
Truewood By Merrill
Bountiful, USA
07.2020 - 05.2022
- Provided patient care by following physician orders, care plans, and medication protocols to ensure adherence to treatment.
- Monitored and documented patients' vital signs, symptoms, behaviors, and changes in condition, communicating concerns to nursing and Med Tech staff.
- Enhanced patient-care skills through compassionate communication and attention to individual needs, fostering trust and comfort.
- Assisted with basic clinical procedures and maintained strict standards of sanitation, infection control, and patient safety.
- Collaborated with nurses and healthcare staff in fast-paced environment, maintaining accurate documentation and prioritizing care for multiple patients.
Education
Associate's degree - Psychology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UTWoods Cross High School
Woods Cross, UTSkills
- Adaptability
- Medical terminology
- Patient care
- Caregiver collaboration
- Patient documentation
- Behavior monitoring
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Behavior management
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Teacher Assistant
Utah Schools for the Deaf and Blind
08.2022 - 06.2023
CNA/Caregiver
Truewood By Merrill
07.2020 - 05.2022
Associate's degree - Psychology
Salt Lake Community College
Woods Cross High School