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Tonia Nations

Montgomery

Summary

Compassionate Personal Care Aide with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Self-Employed Caregiver

Self-employeed
Greater Houston Market
11.2021 - Current
  • Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
  • 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.
  • Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
  • Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
  • Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.

After-care Director - Montgomery Christian Academy

Monsanto
Montgomery
08.2017 - 05.2022
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment for the students.
  • Provided emotional support and comfort to students who needed it.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors among students by setting clear expectations and boundaries.
  • Facilitated positive relationships between children of different ages; promoting teamwork and cooperation skills.
  • Planned and implemented engaging activities to encourage creativity and expression.
  • Assisted children in development of social, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Communicated with parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and upcoming events.

Education

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Lone Star College
Houston, TX

Certified Medical Assistant - Nursing

Texas School of Business Certified Med Assistant
Texas

Skills

  • Nutritional Support
  • Vital sign monitoring
  • Activity planning
  • Companionship provision
  • Health monitoring
  • Safety awareness
  • Record keeping
  • Resource education
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Client assessment
  • Compassionate client care
  • Ability to lift
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Disability care
  • Medical appointment scheduling
  • Grooming assistance
  • Shopping and errands
  • Social Interaction Skills
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Personal care aide
  • Blood glucose monitoring
  • Dining room support
  • Behavior redirection
  • Patient companionship
  • Personal care aide (PCA)
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Accomplishments

  • Texas School of Business Certified Medical Assistant - Dean's List and Voted Most Employable Employee During Mock Interviews

Affiliations

  • Basketball Coach for Youth League in Montgomery, TX

Timeline

Self-Employed Caregiver

Self-employeed
11.2021 - Current

After-care Director - Montgomery Christian Academy

Monsanto
08.2017 - 05.2022

Associate of Science - Human Biology

Lone Star College

Certified Medical Assistant - Nursing

Texas School of Business Certified Med Assistant