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TELISSA WASHINGTON

AIKEN,South Carolina

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Cashier

Circle K
Aiken, SC
08.2024 - Current
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.

Private Caregiver

Private Care
Aiken, SC
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
  • Provided companionship to elderly clients by engaging in conversation and accompanying them on errands or outings.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and glucose levels.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to physician instructions and monitored for adverse reactions.
  • Maintained records of client care services provided including changes in condition or treatment plan.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, tidying up living spaces and changing bed linens.
  • Provided emotional support to clients who were dealing with depression or anxiety issues related to aging or health conditions.

Caregiver

Silver Bluff Grove
Aiken, SC
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.

Education

High School Diploma -

Aiken High School
Aiken, SC
06-2022

Some College (No Degree) -

Stepful
Online

Skills

  • Mobility Assistance
  • Basic Housekeeping
  • ADL Assistance
  • Compassionate client care
  • Patient Companionship
  • Medication coordination
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • End of life care
  • Supportive Companionship

Timeline

Cashier

Circle K
08.2024 - Current

Caregiver

Silver Bluff Grove
03.2024 - 05.2024

Private Caregiver

Private Care
10.2023 - Current

High School Diploma -

Aiken High School

Some College (No Degree) -

Stepful

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