Tarish Rhodes
Dundas ,VA
Summary
Adept at behavioral management and providing compassionate care, I significantly enhanced patient and inmate well-being at Americare Plus and Geo Inc. My innovative strategies led to a notable reduction in recidivism rates, while my dedication to emotional support and personal hygiene assistance fostered trust and independence in those under my care.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
PCA
Americare Plus
South Hill, VA
01.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Provided respite care for family caregivers, allowing them to rest and recharge while ensuring the continued well-being of their loved one.
- Performed wound care and dressing changes, facilitating timely healing and recovery.
- Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
PCA
Fair Choice Home Health
Emporia, VA
07.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Facilitated meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance as needed while adhering to specific dietary restrictions or requirements.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other necessary outings for patients who required assistance outside of the home setting.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
Correctional Sgt
Geo Inc
Lawrenceville, VA
06.2006 - 03.2021
- Managed emergency situations effectively by executing well-coordinated response plans with precision.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations through diligent audits and documentation management.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination of services for inmates.
- Implemented innovative strategies that contributed significantly towards reducing instances related escapes from our institution; thus resulting fewer public safety risks outside prison walls.
- Improved facility safety by implementing effective security measures and protocols.
- Evaluated employee performances regularly; providing constructive feedback designed help individuals reach their full potential professionally while also promoting overall team success through collaboration, shared goals, mutual respect among all members involved.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism among staff by enforcing strict adherence to departmental standards and expectations.
- Enhanced staff efficiency with regular training sessions on policy, procedure, and best practices.
- Oversaw the successful implementation of new programs designed to reduce recidivism rates among inmates.
Education
Brunswick Senior High
Lawrenceville, VA05.1997
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral management
- Emotional support
- Dementia care
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency response
- Meal preparation
- Diabetes management
- Nutrition monitoring
- Daily living assistance
Timeline
PCA
Americare Plus
01.2025 - Current
PCA
Fair Choice Home Health
07.2022 - 12.2024
Correctional Sgt
Geo Inc
06.2006 - 03.2021
Brunswick Senior High