Tonya Garrett

Independent Contractor to transport individuals who need rides to and from medical appointments.

• Transport individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.

• Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements through advocacy of rights of residents.
• Frequently inspected facilities for proper care of residents.
• Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
• Mentored and trained newly hired volunteers on advocating for rights of long-term care residents.
• Identified unsafe or unhealthful workplace conditions or hazards to enforce safe practices and procedures for residents living in long-term care facilities.

• Fostered lasting relationships with individuals through effective communication and quick response, with explanation of hospice benefits.

• Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
• Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
• Managed Senior Site and Coordination of Services

• Expanded program reach by conducting eligibility for community services for in home delivery of meals on wheels.
• Facilitated communication between clients and other service providers.
• Spoke with senior citizen groups to expand community engagement and program outreach.