Overview
Work History
Education
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Teresa White

Clifton,United States

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Connie Sanchez
Grand Junction, Co.
04.2025 - Current
  • 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.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Elderly Caregiver/Private Home Caregiver

Cheryl Riemer
Grand Junction, Co.
05.2023 - 02.2025
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
  • Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
  • Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
  • Conducted light housekeeping duties including laundry, cleaning and meal preparation for clients.
  • Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
  • Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
  • Administered medications according to physician instructions.

Private Home Health Care Provider

Pat Tucker
Grand Junction, CO
11.2019 - 11.2021
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Observed physical conditions of patients and reported any changes or unusual occurrences immediately to supervisor or appropriate personnel.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks like laundry, vacuuming, dusting and cleaning bathrooms.
  • Provided companionship to elderly patients by engaging in conversations and activities.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician's orders and documented all changes in client’s condition.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues using proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other destinations as needed.

Caregiver

Aspen Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
Grand Junction, CO
09.2018 - 10.2019
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.

Host Home Provider

Mosaic
Grand Junction, CO
12.2015 - 09.2018
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition
  • Served as a mentor and role model for clients by demonstrating positive behavior and attitudes.
  • Transported clients to appointments, school, work. when necessary.
  • Developed individualized care plans for each client in conjunction with the agency staff.
  • Ensured that all rules set by the agency were followed within the host home setting.
  • Monitored medication compliance of all residents under my supervision.
  • Organized recreational activities for clients that were both fun and educational.

Psychiatric Technician

Grand Junction Regional Center
Grand Junction, CO
09.1988 - 08.2011
  • Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
  • Handled vital sign monitoring, medication administration and patient behavior assessments.
  • Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
  • Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
  • Administered psychotropic drugs and other medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
  • Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
  • Educated patients and families on mental health conditions and treatment options.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient progress including daily notes on individuals' moods, activities, interactions with others.
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Organized recreational activities for patients such as arts and crafts projects or outdoor games.
  • Assisted psychiatrists in the assessment of patient behavior and provided feedback to the treatment team.
  • Encouraged clients to participate in self-care practices like exercise or journaling that promote overall wellbeing.
  • Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.

Education

High School Diploma -

Grand Junction High School
Grand Junction, CO
05.1987

Some College (No Degree) - Mentally Ill Course

Mesa State
Grand Junction, CO
2006

Skills

  • Compassionate client care
  • Quality program protocols
  • Case management experience
  • Knowledge of state regulations
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client safety and first aid
  • Active listening
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Medication administration
  • Personal care
  • Meal preparation
  • Light housekeeping
  • Emergency response
  • Mobility assistance
  • Record keeping
  • Elderly care
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Daily living activities assistance
  • Dependable and responsible

references

Karen Kasten-Shipp: 970-261-4156

Cheryl Riemer 970-260-7266

Emily Shepard 304-544-1928

Timeline

Caregiver

Connie Sanchez
04.2025 - Current

Elderly Caregiver/Private Home Caregiver

Cheryl Riemer
05.2023 - 02.2025

Private Home Health Care Provider

Pat Tucker
11.2019 - 11.2021

Caregiver

Aspen Ridge Alzheimer's Special Care Center
09.2018 - 10.2019

Host Home Provider

Mosaic
12.2015 - 09.2018

Psychiatric Technician

Grand Junction Regional Center
09.1988 - 08.2011

High School Diploma -

Grand Junction High School

Some College (No Degree) - Mentally Ill Course

Mesa State

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