Theresa Woods
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Hardworking environmental services housekeeper with background in medical housekeeping services and strong work ethnics. Excellent communication skills and high cleanliness standards leading to outstanding results. Committed to top quality service, timeless and thoroughness in any cleaning task. Reputation for punctuality and dependability. Experienced team player with strong service experience, good organizational skills, and a productive approach to handing simultaneous tasks.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker (DCW)
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
Brookhaven , PA
2022.02 - Current
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
- Developed individual service plans in collaboration with the client, family members and other professionals.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
Direct Care Work (DCW)
Aveanna Healthcare
Media , PA
2018.09 - 2022.01
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
- Developed individual service plans in collaboration with the client, family members and other professionals.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
Direct Care Worker (PRN)
NHS/AVS
Philadelphia , PA
2013.07 - 2018.05
- Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
House Keeping Professional
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
Philadelphia , PA
2006.08 - 2013.04
- Dusted and polished furniture, fixtures, and other surfaces.
- Maintained cleanliness of guest rooms, bathrooms, hallways and public areas.
- Cleaned windows, mirrors, walls and carpets using appropriate cleaning products.
- Ensured that all safety precautions are observed while handling hazardous materials.
- Stocked linen closets with fresh supplies of bed sheets, towels and other linens.
- Followed health standards for safe food handling and storage.
- Vacuumed carpets in guest rooms and hallways.
- Assisted guests with any requests or complaints in a timely manner.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
Philadelphia, PA2004-06
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Personal Care
- Healthy Eating Assistance
- At-Home Care Instruction
Certification
- CPR Certified.
Timeline
Direct Care Worker (DCW)
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
2022.02 - Current
Direct Care Work (DCW)
Aveanna Healthcare
2018.09 - 2022.01
Direct Care Worker (PRN)
NHS/AVS
2013.07 - 2018.05
House Keeping Professional
Genesis Rehabilitation Services
2006.08 - 2013.04
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
- CPR Certified.
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