TaQuella Perry
Belleville,IL
Summary
Committed Personal Care Assistant well-versed in assisting and supervising clients in daily activities, including meal preparation and basic housekeeping. Compassionate and patient with strong background in client care. Ready to undertake challenging cases and provide superlative health outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
DRS
East Saint Louis, IL
10.2023 - Current
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Swansea Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
Swansea, IL
07.2018 - 12.2018
- Checked vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration rate, blood pressure and oxygen saturation levels.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Provided compassionate care to elderly, disabled and terminally ill individuals.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Home Care Aide
Help At Home
Fairview Heights, IL
09.2017 - 03.2018
- Assisted clients with mobility issues by helping them transfer in and out of bed or wheelchair.
- Developed trust-based relationships with patients through compassionate communication techniques.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Delivered high level of assistance with cooking, meal preparation and shopping.
Direct Support Professional
Vintage Support Group
Belleville, IL
10.2016 - 09.2017
- Assist people with developmental disabilities
- Enhance growth and development
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Direct Support Professional
Parents And Friends Of The Specialized Living Center
Swansea, IL
12.2015 - 10.2016
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Education
Bachelor's - Bachelor Of Science In Sociology
Grand Canyon University
01.2024
Certificate - Basic Nurse Assistant
Midwest Career Source
Belleville, IL04-2015
High School Diploma -
East Saint Louis Senior High
East Saint Louis, IL05-2010
Skills
- Compassionate Patient Care
- Light Housekeeping
- Household Organization
- ADL Support
- Disability Awareness
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Charting and Documentation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Basic Life Support
- Medical Terminology Knowledge
- Quick Problem Solver
- Calm and Level-Headed Under Duress
Certification
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
DRS
10.2023 - Current
Certified Nurse Assistant
Swansea Rehabilitation & Health Care Center
07.2018 - 12.2018
Home Care Aide
Help At Home
09.2017 - 03.2018
Direct Support Professional
Vintage Support Group
10.2016 - 09.2017
Direct Support Professional
Parents And Friends Of The Specialized Living Center
12.2015 - 10.2016
Bachelor's - Bachelor Of Science In Sociology
Grand Canyon University
Certificate - Basic Nurse Assistant
Midwest Career Source
High School Diploma -
East Saint Louis Senior High
- CNA
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- State Tested Nursing Assistant
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