Tierra Woodley
Greenville,SC
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience as a Personal Assistant at the Department of Rehabilitation. Expert in medication administration and individualized care planning, fostering strong client relationships. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through emotional support and effective communication, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for all.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Assistant
Department of Rehabilitation
Chicago, Illinois
03.2009 - 07.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients.
- Assisted with mobility and physical therapy exercises as prescribed.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to foster trust and comfort.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Special Needs Nanny
Karen Washington
Chicago, Illinois
03.2005 - 06.2016
- Assisted children with special needs in daily living activities and routines.
- Developed individualized care plans tailored to each child's unique requirements.
- Implemented educational games and activities to promote learning and engagement.
- Provided emotional support to children, fostering a nurturing environment.
- Coordinated transportation for children to appointments and social activities.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to manage medical needs effectively.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for children during care sessions.
- Planned age-appropriate activities aimed at developing skills like motor coordination, problem solving, language development.
- Collaborated with other professionals involved in the care of the child including doctors, therapists, teachers.
- Created a nurturing atmosphere that was conducive to learning new skills while encouraging independence.
- Administered medications according to doctor's orders while also monitoring side effects or reactions to treatments and medications if any.
Education
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Lincoln College of Technology
Melrose Park, IL07.2022
High School Diploma -
Academy of Commutation And Technology
Chicago, IL06-2008
Skills
- Leadership
- Medication administration
- Daily living assistance
- Patient monitoring
- Individualized care planning
- Adaptive equipment utilization
- Client relationship management
- Activity planning
- Emotional support provision
- Time management
- Hospitality environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Strong work ethic
- Dedicated team player
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Blood draw
- Injections
- EKG’s
- HIPAA & OSHA
- CPR Certified
- Vitals
- Triage
- Proper phone etiquette
- Screening calls
- Medical terminology
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Personal Assistant
Department of Rehabilitation
03.2009 - 07.2025
Special Needs Nanny
Karen Washington
03.2005 - 06.2016
Medical Assistant Diploma -
Lincoln College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Academy of Commutation And Technology
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