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TONYA PRESTON

Shreveport,LA

Summary

Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. 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. 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.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Caregiver

Caregiver Services Inc.
Shreveport, LA
05.2021 - 09.2024
  • Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
  • Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Social Work Intern

Southern University of Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
06.2022 - 08.2024
  • Assisted in conducting assessments of client needs, strengths, and weaknesses.

Case Manager

URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER DALLAS
Dallas, TX
10.2015 - 01.2016
  • To educate the public on there Health and Quality Of Life
  • Counsel clients in individual or group sessions to assist them in dealing with substance abuse, mental or physical illness, poverty, unemployment, or physical abuse
  • Collaborate with counselors, physicians, or nurses to plan or coordinate treatment, drawing on social work experience and patient needs
  • Educate clients or community members about mental or physical illness, abuse, medication, or available community resources
  • Refer patient, client, or family to community resources for housing or treatment to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness, following through to ensure service efficacy
  • Modify treatment plans according to changes in client status
  • Counsel or aid family members to assist them in understanding, dealing with, or supporting the client or patient

Technician

AMAZON
Halset, TX
06.2015 - 10.2015
  • Load materials and products into package processing equipment
  • Record product, packaging, and order information on specified forms and records
  • Assemble, line, and pad cartons, crates, and containers, using hand tools
  • Seal containers or materials, using glues, fasteners, nails, and hand tools

Technician

KOHL'S DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Dallas, TX
02.2015 - 06.2015
  • Inspect finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications
  • Adhere to all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures for health, safety, and environmental compliance
  • Troubleshoot problems with equipment, devices, or products
  • Keep production logs
  • Package finished products

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Health And Human Services

Southern University At Shreveport
Shreveport, LA
05-2023

Nursing -

REMINGTON COLLEGE
SHREVEPORT, LA
11.2012

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Administrative Assistant
  • Medical Assistant
  • Patient Companionship
  • Records Maintenance
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Relationship Building
  • Special Needs Care
  • Daily living assistance
  • Patient Care
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Meal Preparation
  • Behavioral Management
  • Medication coordination
  • Compassionate client care
  • Basic Housekeeping

Timeline

Social Work Intern

Southern University of Shreveport
06.2022 - 08.2024

Caregiver

Caregiver Services Inc.
05.2021 - 09.2024

Case Manager

URBAN LEAGUE OF GREATER DALLAS
10.2015 - 01.2016

Technician

AMAZON
06.2015 - 10.2015

Technician

KOHL'S DISTRIBUTION CENTER
02.2015 - 06.2015

Associate of Applied Science - Health And Human Services

Southern University At Shreveport

Nursing -

REMINGTON COLLEGE
TONYA PRESTON