Tarah Tipton-Black
Gate City,Virginia
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Ombi Care
Nickelsville, VA
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Managed household chores efficiently, enabling clients to enjoy a clean living space without added stress or physical strain.
- Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
- Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Fostered open communication between all parties involved in a client's care plan, resulting in cohesive team efforts and improved client outcomes.
Breakfast Attendant
Red Roof Inn Kingsport
Kingsport, TN
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere by engaging in friendly interactions with both guests and coworkers alike.
- Proactively sought feedback from guests regarding their experience, using it constructively to improve future service.
- Replenished hot and cold food table and stocked beverage dispensers, plates and utensils and ice supply.
- Managed food preparation tasks effectively, meeting the demands of peak service hours with ease.
- Restocked serving dishes, utensils, and condiments as needed to ensure optimal availability for guests throughout breakfast service hours.
- Adhered to hotel brand standards when preparing meals and maintaining the appearance of the dining area.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, resulting in consistent quality of prepared foods.
- Established rapport with customers by providing friendly and attentive service.
- Executed efficient breakfast bar set-up and operations beginning at early hours and finishing prior to check out times.
- Arranged tables and chairs for special occasions and events.
- Prepared various breakfast dishes, resulting in a diverse and satisfying menu to cater to guest preferences.
- Operated dishwashers and other kitchen equipment according to safety guidelines.
- Disposed of trash, wiped kitchen areas and mopped floors to meet health department sanitation inspection guidelines.
- Monitored food inventory levels, minimizing waste and ensuring freshness of ingredients.
- Ensured cleanliness of dining area, maintaining a welcoming environment for guests.
Shift Leader
Long John Silver's
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Responsible for accepting payments and providing receipts, making sure all transactions run smoothly and every customer is satisfied with the service
- Prepare menu items to be served to the guests by following the company recipes and procedures
- Organize and execute opening, shift change, and closing duties while monitoring team member performance
- Improve guest satisfaction through financial controls, operations, direction of team members, and compliance within the scope of an assigned shift.
Friday Assistant/Substitute
Scott County Public School Head Start
08.2012 - 06.2015
- Responsible for functioning as a Classroom Assistant in a preschool center setting with a Lead Teacher.
Sales Associate
L.S. Ayres
01.2002 - 01.2003
Education
EMT-B Certification -
ARC-Northwest
Hammond, Indiana01.2003
High School Diploma -
Gate City High School
Gate City, Virginia01.1998
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Computer proficiency
- Leadership/Management experience
- Injury Prevention
- Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
- CPR Certified
- Dementia Care
- Documentation
- Transportation Assistance
- First aid and safety
- Schedule Management
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Ombi Care
08.2023 - Current
Breakfast Attendant
Red Roof Inn Kingsport
07.2023 - 09.2023
Shift Leader
Long John Silver's
09.2022 - 03.2023
Friday Assistant/Substitute
Scott County Public School Head Start
08.2012 - 06.2015
Sales Associate
L.S. Ayres
01.2002 - 01.2003
EMT-B Certification -
ARC-Northwest
High School Diploma -
Gate City High School