Tonya Costa

• Direct Physical Care & Support:

Implemented personalized care strategies, ensuring assistance with hygiene, mobility, meal preparation, and overall well-being.

• Medication & Safety Oversight:

Maintained a secure, hazard-free environment while overseeing daily medication administration and addressing personal health requirements with meticulous attention to detail.

• Household Management:

Coordinated nutrition planning and care logistics to support seamless household management.

• Adult Advocacy & Cognitive Support:

Oversaw care for family member with severe hearing impairment and cognitive challenges. Articulated complex information effectively and facilitated understanding. Coordinated essential errands and delivered ongoing support.

• Precision & Fine Detail Work:

Meticulously removed, cleaned and reapplied labels on fragile product to meet high visual and quality standards, demonstrating exceptional patience, dexterity, and care handling delicate items.

• Physical Work:

Safely lifted, carried, and stacked heavy cases (40+lbs) from overhead and low-level shelving using proper body mechanics; safely operated equipment, including specialized box making machinery.

• Adaptability & Initiative:

Trusted by management to handle diverse, time sensitive tasks beyond daily duties- including maintaining clean, sanitized common spaces and organizing inventory stock.

• Order Accuracy & Organization:

Pulled, organized and verified inventory orders with high accuracy while maintaining an orderly and hazard-free workspace.

• High-Needs Personal Care & Hygiene:

Provided 24/7 Live-in support for a child with severe autism, managing daily hygiene routines including bathing, dressing, personal care, and consistent direct supervision.

• Seizure Management & Crisis Response:

Monitored and responded to frequent seizure episodes, maintaining composure under pressure, applying emergency protocols, and prioritizing safety.

• Medication Administration & Routine:

Administered prescribed medications on strict schedules, logged dosage times, and maintained structured daily routines to foster a safe, calm environment.

• Behavioral Support & Engagement:

Facilitated supportive play and sensory activities designed to encourage positive engagement and emotional stability.