Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Teresa Donald

Jacksonville,FL

Work History

Companion Caregiver

Holtonshelpinghands@gmail.com
02.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, improving their quality of life.
  • Prepared nutritious meals for clients, supporting their overall health and dietary needs.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Promoted a safe home environment by conducting regular assessments of potential hazards and implementing appropriate safety measures.
  • Provided transportation to appointments and social events, promoting client independence and participation in community activities.

Personal Support Worker

Holtonshelpinghands@gmail.com
02.2022 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and dressing tasks.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care, progress, and concerns, contributing to effective communication among healthcare team members.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Monitored patient health status regularly, reporting any changes to the appropriate medical staff.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties to maintain a clean and comfortable living space for patients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Developed trust-based relationships with clients through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Promoted continuity of care by communicating effectively with other Personal Support Workers during shift changes or handoffs.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Facilitated mobility assistance for patients requiring help with transfers or ambulation.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions or preferences of the client.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices in personal support work.
  • Educated family members on best practices for supporting their loved one''s needs at home.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Lead Direct Care Staff Member

Erick Wells LLC
10.2020 - 12.2023
  • Monitored medication administration, ensuring accurate dispensing and timely adherence to prescriptions schedules.
  • Promoted a safe and comfortable environment for clients, resulting in increased trust and rapport.
  • Maintained strict compliance with state and federal guidelines, ensuring quality care standards were met consistently.
  • Facilitated group activities that promoted social interaction and skill development among clients.

Caregiver

Suncoast New Options
08.2015 - 02.2019
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

Education

Diploma -

Stepping Stones High School , Tampa, FL
06.2023

Skills

    CPR and First Aid

    Certificate of completion Caregiver training

Certification

All APD Train requirements

1. Zero Tolerance Module 1-5

2.Hippa

4.Direct Core

5.HIV/AIDS 101

Timeline

Companion Caregiver - Holtonshelpinghands@gmail.com
02.2023 - Current
Personal Support Worker - Holtonshelpinghands@gmail.com
02.2022 - Current
Lead Direct Care Staff Member - Erick Wells LLC
10.2020 - 12.2023
Caregiver - Suncoast New Options
08.2015 - 02.2019
Stepping Stones High School - Diploma,

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