Tiayana Reid
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience at Home Helpers LLC, adept in patient care and behavioral management. Demonstrated ability to improve patient well-being through compassionate support and effective crisis intervention. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and creating supportive environments, significantly enhancing patient independence and security.
Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Home Health Aide
Home Helpers LLC
Philadelphia, PA
12.2023 - Current
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
- Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
- Completed entries in log books, journals, and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.
Mental Health Technician
Valley Forge Medical Center
Norristown, PA
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Mental Health Technician
Eagleville Hospital
Eagleville, PA
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
- Helped patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being.
- Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques for patients experiencing emotional distress or exhibiting aggressive behaviors.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
Assistant Teacher
Keneseth Israel Preschool
Jenkintown, PA
06.2017 - 03.2020
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
- Supervised recess, lunch and daily student intake and dismissal.
- Ensured a safe and supportive learning environment by enforcing classroom rules and addressing behavioral issues promptly.
- Completed daily reports, meal count sheets, and attendance logs.
- Assisted lead teacher in providing individualized attention to students, resulting in improved academic performance.
- Developed strong rapport with students by demonstrating genuine care for their well-being and academic success.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursimg
Pennsylvania Institue of Technology- Media
Media, PA05-2027
No Degree - Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania
West Chester, PA08-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Feeding assistance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Recording vital signs
- Documentation
- Behavioral support
- Patient transport
- Behavioral management
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Home Helpers LLC
12.2023 - Current
Mental Health Technician
Valley Forge Medical Center
07.2021 - 12.2023
Mental Health Technician
Eagleville Hospital
04.2020 - 07.2021
Assistant Teacher
Keneseth Israel Preschool
06.2017 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursimg
Pennsylvania Institue of Technology- Media
No Degree - Special Education
West Chester University of Pennsylvania