Teosha Cherry
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering 12 years of expertise providing care in various settings: in-home, hospital, doctors' office and assisted living, group homes. Complete domestic duties, helping patients with self-care, hygiene, and companionship. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail. Experience with setting up equipment and preparing medication. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level medical support position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Care Manager
Trine C Services LLC
Pinellas County
01.2021 - Current
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Helped clients by handling household duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members
- Monitored behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming, and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Checked vital signs on a daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Home Health Care Assistant
Always There Home Care
Pinellas Park, FL
09.2017 - 12.2020
- Provided all levels of personal care for a group of clients on regular schedules
- Care included housekeeping, laundry, shopping for food, another household details, meals, run errands, and set appointments
- Set appointment reminders for patients through both electronic calendars and telephonic reminders
- Verified patient names and identification to update patients records and maintain accurate information
- Supported patients with all personal care aspects
- Identified patient needs and referred details to appropriate manager
- Verified patient names and identification to update patients records and maintain accurate clinical documentation
- During the verification process, contacted insurance company to review coverage
- Ensure that all hospital and medical policies and procedures are carried out with patients, family members as appropriate and staff protecting everyone based on HIPPA law
- Work to resolve complaints where appropriate and refer to management to escalate the situation
- Worked closely with management daily to meet all goals within the department and follow directions as requested
- Support all inquiries from both internal and external customers to fulfill all needs of all parties
- Following HIPPA law, ensure all policies and procedures are followed to maintain patient confidentiality
- Used technology as needed to fulfill company goals and needs.
SECRETARY
HCA Healthcare Inc.
Pasadena, FL
05.2015 - 08.2020
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up call to clients
- Answered multi-line phone system and enthusiastically greeted callers
- Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies
- Trained inexperienced staff members on best practices for home health care
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor
- Assisted with end-of-life care
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor instructions
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
RESIDENT AIDE/MED TECH
Bon Secours Place
Saint Petersburg, FL
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Assisting residents with daily personal routines, including bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, and using the bathroom
- Providing companionship to residents and establishing a trusting relationship with them
- Ensuring that residents are taking their prescribed medication
- Reporting any concerns or medical issues
- Ensuring that the residents' living quarters are safe and well-organized
- Keeping records of resident activity, behavior, and moods
- Leading group activities and outings
- Collaborating with management and coworkers to ensure residents receive the best quality of life possible.
RESIDENT AIDE/MED TECH
Allegro Senior Living
Saint Petersburg, Florida
10.2011 - 02.2014
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
St. Petersburg College
Clearwater, FL05-2025
Associate of Science -
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
Bradenton, FL12-2022
Skills
- Active listening
- Patience
- Communication
- Computer skills
- Customer service
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Management skills
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Transferable skills
- Medication Administration
- Care plan assessment
- First aid and safety
- Behavioral Management
- Patient care
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Dependable and Responsible
- Planning and Coordination
- MS Office
- Training and Development
- Multitasking Abilities
- PPE Compliance
Personal Information
Title: SECRETARY, CERTIFIED MED TECH, HHA, RBT, FUTURE ADMINISTRATOR
Timeline
Home Health Care Manager
Trine C Services LLC
01.2021 - Current
Home Health Care Assistant
Always There Home Care
09.2017 - 12.2020
SECRETARY
HCA Healthcare Inc.
05.2015 - 08.2020
RESIDENT AIDE/MED TECH
Bon Secours Place
01.2014 - 01.2016
RESIDENT AIDE/MED TECH
Allegro Senior Living
10.2011 - 02.2014
Bachelor of Science - Health Administration
St. Petersburg College
Associate of Science -
State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota
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