Tashonda Broome
Concord,NC
Summary
Compassionate Patient Care Assistant with extensive experience at Access Home Health Inc., skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective communication. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and safety while maintaining a hygienic environment. Detail-oriented and flexible, dedicated to delivering quality care and supporting healthcare teams in achieving optimal patient outcomes.
Experienced with preparing and serving meals in healthcare settings. Utilizes knowledge of dietary guidelines to ensure nutritional needs are met. Track record of maintaining cleanliness and working collaboratively with staff.
Professional in healthcare support with experience in dietary services. Expertise in meal preparation, food safety, and nutrition. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, with skills in communication, organization, and customer service.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Access Home Health Inc.
Concord Nc
05.2015 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported healthcare team in delivering quality patient care through effective communication.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote a hygienic environment.
Patient Care Assistant
The Drake Assisted Living
Concord, Nc
06.2021 - 05.2023
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, assisting in early identification of potential health issues.
- Attended to patient and family's immediate needs and concerns by acknowledging and providing required attention.
- Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
Dietary Aide
Concord House Assisted Living Center
Concord, NC
06.2011 - 05.2016
- Assisted in meal preparation and service for residents, ensuring dietary needs were met.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas to promote a pleasant environment.
- Conducted inventory checks on food supplies, reporting shortages promptly to management.
- Engaged with residents during mealtime, fostering a friendly dining atmosphere.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Cleared tables and removed dishes, trays, and utensils from dining room to dishwashing area.
Dietary Aide
Country Home Assisted Living 303-840-1986
Concord, NC
04.2007 - 05.2011
- Supported kitchen in managing dietary emergencies, ensuring patient needs were met promptly and accurately.
- Organized kitchen workflows, enabling team to prepare meals more efficiently.
- Participated in regular training on food safety and dietary trends, staying ahead in nutritional knowledge.
- Cleaned and organized kitchen, dining and service areas.
- Prepared tables by laying out napkins and utensils, refilling condiments and performing other preliminary tasks.
- Served and assisted diners by carrying plates of food, taking and delivering beverage orders and refilling glasses.
- Monitored food quality and freshness throughout day.
- Assisted in meal preparation and service for residents, ensuring dietary needs were met.
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Ensured compliance with safety and sanitation standards during food handling processes.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
Patient Care Assistant
Britthaven of Kannapolis
Concord Nc
02.2001 - 05.2003
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Supported healthcare team in delivering quality patient care through effective communication.
- Monitored patient vital signs, promptly reporting any changes to nursing staff.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to promote a hygienic environment.
Education
GED -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Concord, NCSkills
- Vital signs documentation and monitoring
- Written and verbal communication
- Patient care assistance
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Medication administration
- Health assessments
- Dementia care strategies
- Scheduling and coordination
- Mobility support
- Documentation
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Customer service
- Patient communication
- Food handling safety
- Detail-oriented
- Sanitation practices
- Food safety
- Flexible schedule
- Meal preparation
- Food preparation
- Sanitization
- Table setting
Certification
Medication aide
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
The Drake Assisted Living
06.2021 - 05.2023
Patient Care Assistant
Access Home Health Inc.
05.2015 - Current
Dietary Aide
Concord House Assisted Living Center
06.2011 - 05.2016
Dietary Aide
Country Home Assisted Living 303-840-1986
04.2007 - 05.2011
Patient Care Assistant
Britthaven of Kannapolis
02.2001 - 05.2003
GED -
Rowan Cabarrus Community College