Teresia Tonkei
Salem,OR
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver known for highly productive and efficient task completion. Skilled in personal care assistance, medication management, and mobility support. Excel at communication, patience, and empathy to provide exceptional care and companionship. Adapt quickly to changing patient needs and environments, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Barbra Gabarino
Beaverton, OR
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Caregiver
Sandra Whitfield
Issaquah, WA
05.2020 - 05.2023
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sumner College
Portland, OR04-2023
Associate of Science - Adult Health Nursing
Highline College
Seattle, WA02-2020
Skills
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Adherence
- Progress Documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Documentation
- HIPAA Compliance
- Incident Reporting
- Mobility Assistance
- PPE Usage
- Flexible Schedule
- Compassionate communication
- Time Management
Timeline
Caregiver
Barbra Gabarino
06.2023 - 03.2024
Caregiver
Sandra Whitfield
05.2020 - 05.2023
Associate of Science - Nursing
Sumner College
Associate of Science - Adult Health Nursing
Highline College
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