Tara Eubanks
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
CNA
Kern Transitional Care
Bakersfield, CA
08.2025 - Current
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
IHSS Care Provider
IHSS
Bakersfield , California
03.2024 - Current
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Behavioral Job Coach
Social Vocational Services
Bakersfield
03.2023 - 11.2024
- Assisted clients with enhancing skills in areas such as job searching, interviewing and business and personal etiquette.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed by helping clients identify alternate solutions to difficult situations.
Job coach
SD healthcare
Bakersfield, California
11.2024 - 08.2025
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Developed and implemented job coaching plans for clients with diverse career goals.
- Created and oversaw [Type] training programs for operations.
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education, and employment history.
- Conducted mock interviews to help clients prepare for interviews with potential employers.
- Monitored client progress and adjusted job coaching strategies to meet needs and navigate challenges.
Direct Support Staff Member
As One
Bakersfield, CA
11.2019 - 03.2023
- Provided assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities in activities of daily living.
Job Coach
ArcTouch
Bakersfield, CA
01.2017 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with employers to secure meaningful employment opportunities for clients.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to each client including progress notes and case histories.
- Provided support during the transition from unemployment or underemployment to full-time employment.
- Provided assistance to job seekers in developing career goals and objectives.
- Monitored client's performance in the workplace by conducting follow-up visits with employers or supervisors.
Education
High School Diploma -
05.2014
Skills
- Organization and efficiency
- Shipping and receiving
- Multi-line telephone skills
- Efficient and accurate
- Security understanding
- Data entry
- Valid Driver's License
- Calm Under Pressure
- Driving and Transportation
- Route Management
- Flexible Schedule
- First Aid/CPR
- Active Listening
- Emotional support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Recreational activities
- Care plan assessment
- [State] Driver's license
Timeline
CNA - Kern Transitional Care
08.2025 - Current
Job coach - SD healthcare
11.2024 - 08.2025
IHSS Care Provider - IHSS
03.2024 - Current
Behavioral Job Coach - Social Vocational Services
03.2023 - 11.2024
Direct Support Staff Member - As One
11.2019 - 03.2023
Job Coach - ArcTouch
01.2017 - 11.2019
North High School - High School Diploma,