Tanja McGowen-Welmers
Summary
Approachable Hospice Aide dedicated to offering compassionate and sensitive companionship to patients and families. Experienced in leveraging tact, discretion and professionalism when addressing end-of-life situations. Offering exemplary organizational, time management and communication skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Lutrice Nobles
05.2013 - Current
- 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.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Volunteer
EmpowHer
08.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
Hospice Caregiver
Bruce Welmers
01.2018 - 11.2021
- Maintained detailed documentation of patient progress and communicated updates to the hospice care team effectively.
- Educated family members on appropriate caregiving techniques for optimal patient comfort at home.
- Fostered strong relationships with community partners such as churches, nursing homes, hospitals resulting in increased referrals for hospice services.
- Assisted in maintaining patients'' dignity by addressing their emotional, spiritual, and physical needs.
- Improved quality of life for terminally ill patients by performing routine personal care tasks, such as bathing, grooming, and feeding.
- Enabled smooth transitions between healthcare settings by coordinating with medical professionals and facilities when needed.
- Recognized signs of impending death, providing timely communication with both the hospice team and the patient''s family to prepare for final moments together.
Education
Ordained Minister - Theology
Universal Life Church Ministries
Sacramento, CA09.2023
Honorary Doctorate - Theology
Universal Life Church Ministries
Sacramento, CA09.2023
No Degree - Medical Billing & Coding
Academy of Healthcare Professions
Houston, TX06.2002
No Degree - Executive Secretary
Bradford School of Business
Houston, TX08.1986
High School Diploma -
Kashmere Sr. High
Houston, TX05.1985
Skills
- Spiritual care
- Interfaith understanding
- Grief support
- Professional boundaries
- End of life support
- Family Support
Timeline
Volunteer
EmpowHer
08.2023 - 08.2023
Hospice Caregiver
Bruce Welmers
01.2018 - 11.2021
Caregiver
Lutrice Nobles
05.2013 - Current
Ordained Minister - Theology
Universal Life Church Ministries
Honorary Doctorate - Theology
Universal Life Church Ministries
No Degree - Medical Billing & Coding
Academy of Healthcare Professions
No Degree - Executive Secretary
Bradford School of Business
High School Diploma -
Kashmere Sr. High
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