Tieshia Houser
Goodyear
Summary
Dedicated caregiver with extensive experience at In Home Supportive Services, skilled in medication management and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Recognized for fostering teamwork and maintaining HIPAA compliance, ensuring safety and dignity in all interactions.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored client health and safety, promptly reporting changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with families and healthcare teams to meet individual needs.
- Provided emotional support and companionship, fostering positive relationships with clients.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices for client care and safety protocols.
- Implemented strategies for efficient time management, ensuring timely completion of care tasks.
- Organized recreational activities that promoted physical and mental well-being among clients.
- Advocated for client rights and preferences, ensuring their voice remained central in care decisions.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Documented detailed daily reports on each client''s progress, informing adjustments in care plans when necessary.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Monitored vital signs regularly, detecting any abnormalities or changes in condition to promptly inform medical professionals.
Behavioral Health Technician
Helping Hearts LLC, Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
06.2023 - 02.2025
- Facilitated therapeutic activities to promote emotional and psychological well-being of clients.
- Monitored client behavior, ensuring safety and adherence to treatment plans.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during challenging situations.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and interventions implemented.
- Educated clients on coping techniques and behavioral management strategies.
- Trained new staff on operational protocols and best practices in behavioral health care.
- Conducted client rounds to check on residents.
- Delivered compassionate care under challenging circumstances, consistently demonstrating resilience and adaptability when faced with unexpected obstacles or setbacks in patient progress.
- Provided crisis intervention services, successfully de-escalating situations and ensuring patient safety.
- Built and maintained positive staff relationships to promote teamwork and better serve clients.
- Implemented therapeutic activities that promoted skill-building, self-awareness, and healthy coping mechanisms.
- Recognized individuals under influence of drugs or alcohol and typical behaviors associated with each.
- Searched resident belongings prior to and during stays.
- Facilitated on-site activities, support groups, and outings for clients.
- Adhered to strict confidentiality guidelines while managing sensitive patient information, maintaining privacy and trust among clients.
- Performed client intake procedures according to internal standards for new admissions.
- Completed documentation for every incident and forwarded to correct personnel for review.
- Assisted patients in developing individualized goals for recovery and provided ongoing support throughout the process.
- Mentored new Behavioral Health Technicians joining the team, sharing best practices and helping them acclimate quickly to their new role responsibilities.
- Enhanced patient engagement in their treatment plan through active listening and empathetic communication skills.
- Taught clients how to complete basic household chores and prepare food.
- Facilitated group therapy sessions, fostering a supportive environment for patients to share experiences and discuss coping strategies.
- Kept accurate records by documenting progress and adhering to prescribed behavior plan.
- Charted on each patient daily.
- Supported patient confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
CK Homes
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Provided compassionate care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals and families.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes and adjustments to care plans.
- Advocated for clients' needs, fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
Medication Technician
Manzanita Village
08.2019 - 10.2023
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Monitor patient responses and report adverse effects to healthcare providers.
- Maintain accurate medication records and documentation for compliance.
- Train and mentor junior staff on medication administration procedures.
- Facilitate communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams regarding medication plans.
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Expedited the medication pass process without compromising accuracy through effective time management techniques.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Supported patients'' adherence to treatment plans by providing clear instructions, answering questions, and addressing concerns.
- Assisted in training new Medication Technicians on best practices and company policies, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
- Ensured proper disposal of expired or unused medications according to state regulations and facility procedures, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Maintained thorough electronic records of all administered medications, adhering to HIPAA regulations and facility guidelines.
- Identified and reported medication errors to avoid distributing wrong medication to patients.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when preparing medication dosages, leading to increased patient satisfaction scores.
- Reduced medication errors with meticulous attention to detail in medication preparation and administration.
- Enhanced patient safety by accurately administering medications as prescribed.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moreno Valley High School
Moreno Valley, CA06-2006
Skills
- Respectful and compassionate
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Medical record-keeping
- Team collaboration
- Behavioral management
- Medication management
- Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Behavior redirection
- Incident reporting
- Patient assessments
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Behavioral Health Technician
Helping Hearts LLC, Behavioral Health Paraprofessional
06.2023 - 02.2025
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
CK Homes
01.2023 - 02.2024
Medication Technician
Manzanita Village
08.2019 - 10.2023
Caregiver
In Home Supportive Services
06.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Moreno Valley High School