Terashi Brunson
Fort Pierce,FL
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Provider/Caregiver worker who enjoys providing support and assistance to individuals with disabilities within the community. Able to represent the company or agency of employment with professionalism, courtesy and compassion to clients, families, advocates, providers and the public. This role encompasses a wide range of duties and responsibilities including personal care, transportation, and emotional support. Proficient in the use of common implements, devices and tools for disabled daily living. While the specific tasks may vary depending on the individual’s needs and abilities, I am confident and capable of fulfilling those needs.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Provider
Phenomental Healthcare Services
Fort Pierce, FL
05.2022 - Current
- Assist with dressing, grooming & feeding needs, helping them to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions and behavioral conditions
- Ensures patient attends appointments, errands, and social activities
- Administers prescriptions, monitors schedules, and sets reminders
- Meal Planning and Preparation, Designs nutrition plans ensuring balanced meals throughout the day
- Work with family, Support Coordinator, to ensure all of the client's emotional and health needs were met and improving the client's conditions.
Respite Child Caregiver/Personal Support Provider
C Gentle Care Agency
Port St. Lucie, FL
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Bathing and dressing
- Light housekeeping tasks like laundry and assist cleaning bedroom
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Employed positive guidance strategies to encourage children and improve behavior.
- Observed and monitored children to identify developmental strengths and target enrichment activities.
- Assist with Homework
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the home by doing light housekeeping tasks such as laundry, vacuuming, dusting.
- Participated in recreational activities with the client such as going for walks or attending social events.
- Monitored changes in health status of clients and reported any concerns to the appropriate personnel.
- Acted as an advocate for clients who may have difficulty expressing themselves due to language barriers or disabilities.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Elderly Caregiver/Agency Office Manager
J & R Carefinders
Boca Raton, FL
09.2016 - 03.2020
- Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.
- Meal planning & preparations
- Light housekeeping tasks like laundry, dusting, sweeping and mopping
- Administers prescriptions, monitors schedules, and sets reminders
- Ensures patient attends appointments, errands
- Maintained impeccable office organization to support efficiency, professionalism and performance objectives.
- Keep accurate records for client files and handled related paperwork for Agency
- Assisted in recruiting, onboarding and training new employees.
- Organize and schedule meetings and appointments within the office.
- Trained and mentored administrative staff members in company policies, daily task execution and industry best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Westwood High School
05.2005
Skills
- Teamwork
- Case management
- Emotional Support
- Reliability
- Data Entry
- Personal care assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Goal Setting
- Behavioral Management
- Case Management
- First-aid and CPR
- Home Care
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Administration of Medication (2024)
- CPR and AED (2024)
- Basic First Aid (2024)
- Bloodborne Pathogens / HIV/AIDS (2024)
Timeline
Direct Care Provider
Phenomental Healthcare Services
05.2022 - Current
Respite Child Caregiver/Personal Support Provider
C Gentle Care Agency
04.2020 - 05.2022
Elderly Caregiver/Agency Office Manager
J & R Carefinders
09.2016 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Fort Pierce Westwood High School
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