Tiffany Christy
Culleoka,TN
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments, and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2008
2008
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Caregiver
Morning Pointe Assisted Living
Spring Hill, TN
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored and recorded residents' health conditions throughout shifts.
- Engaged residents in social and recreational activities to promote well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident living areas and common spaces.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure quality care for residents.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Provided companionship to residents, fostering a supportive environment.
CNA
Visiting Angles
Nashville, Tennessee
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during care routines.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments by following hygiene protocols.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and addressed their needs effectively.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
CNA
Geurrenwoods Assisted Living
Georgtown, IN
04.2015 - 04.2018
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during care routines.
- Documented patient care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to patient calls and addressed their needs effectively.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
CNA
Baptist Floyd Hospital
New Albany, Indiana
03.2013 - 04.2016
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe patient environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and recovery strategies.
- Documented patient interactions and care provided accurately in records.
- Utilized medical equipment for patient monitoring and assistance tasks.
- Supported emotional well-being of patients through compassionate communication.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
- Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with patients, families and guests.
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
- Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations regarding confidentiality of information.
- Monitored food intake and output as directed by nursing staff.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Transported residents within the facility as needed.
- Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques that would help them maintain their independence.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals, and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
Education
CNA - Certified Nuraing Assistant Training Course
Indiana Health Careers
Charlestown , IN 03.2012 - 04.2012
GED
Corydon , INSkills
- Personal care
- Patient monitoring
- Basic meal preparation
- Health documentation
- Vital signs assessment
- Patient education
- Care plan collaboration
- Emotion management
- Infection control
- Team communication
- Time management
- Customer service
- Problem solving
- Adaptability
- Conflict resolution
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Behavioral management
- Case management
- Patient care and companionship
- Chronic disease management
- Disability support
- First aid and safety
- Basic housekeeping
- Direct patient care
- Daily living activities assistance
- Safety awareness
- Client transportation
- Care plan assessment
- Compassion and empathy
- Personal hygiene assistance
- End-of-life care
- Emotional support
- Flexible schedule
- Dementia care
- Personal care assistance
- Dietary compliance
- Multitasking and organization
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Feeding assistance
- Patient transfers
- Toileting assistance
- Health monitoring
- Lifting and transferring
- Basic life support
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient care
- Bathing assistance
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Reliable transportation
- Vital sign recording
- Urinary catheter care
- Preparing meals
- Collecting specimens
- Monitoring fluids
- Dementia and Alzheimer's care
- Blood glucose testing
- Valid [state] driver's license
Timeline
Caregiver
Morning Pointe Assisted Living
06.2024 - Current
CNA
Visiting Angles
06.2018 - 06.2019
CNA
Geurrenwoods Assisted Living
04.2015 - 04.2018
CNA
Baptist Floyd Hospital
03.2013 - 04.2016
CNA - Certified Nuraing Assistant Training Course
Indiana Health Careers
03.2012 - 04.2012
GED