Tonya Stewart
Self Employed Services
Monroe,LA
26
years of professional experience
Dedicated Direct Service Worker with Arco, skilled in activities of daily living and compassionate care. Proven ability to enhance client independence while ensuring safety through effective medication administration and communication. Recognized for reliability and a proactive approach in managing care plans, leading to improved client well-being and satisfaction.
Work History
Direct Service Worker
3 Years 2 Months- Helped with daily living tasks to support independence and dignity for direct care clients.
- Monitored client safety and responded quickly to behavioral or medical concerns.
- Assisted with personal care routines, meal preparation, and light household tasks.
- Recorded services, observations, and incidents accurately in required records.
- Communicated with supervisors, families, and care teams to coordinate support.
- Administered medications and followed safety and confidentiality standards.
- Helped disabled clients maintain independence and well-being.
Private Caregiver
11 Years 4 Months- Provided compassionate daily care, supporting hygiene, dressing, and mobility needs with consistent attention.
- Monitored vital signs, reported health changes, and followed care plans to support client safety.
- Administered medications accurately, maintaining schedules and documenting doses for reliable continuity of care.
- Prepared nutritious meals, accommodated dietary restrictions, and maintained clean, organized living spaces.
- Assisted with transfers, ambulation, and fall-prevention practices to reduce injury risk.
- Coordinated appointments, transportation, and errands while ensuring timely completion of routine needs.
- Communicated clearly with family members and healthcare providers to support informed care decisions.
- Managed emergency responses calmly, applying first aid and crisis procedures when needed.
- Handled household management tasks like laundry, light housekeeping and grocery shopping leading to a well-maintained living space.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Warehouse Worker
14 Years 6 Months- Operated pallet jacks and RF scanners to pick, stage, and transport inventory accurately.
- Loaded and unloaded shipments, maintaining safe handling practices and consistent throughput.
- Inspected incoming freight for damage, shortages, and labeling accuracy before distribution.
- Organized stock locations to support efficient order fulfillment and inventory access.
- Verified order accuracy against packing slips, reducing mispicks and rework.
- Coordinated daily workflow with supervisors to keep urgent assignments moving smoothly.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Contributed to achieving team goals with consistent punctuality, reliability, and adherence to established performance standards.
Education
GED
Skills
Activities of daily living assistance
Daily living activities
Housekeeping tasks
Medication monitoring
Patient care
Compassionate care
Heavy lifting
Direct care
Medication administration
Timeline
Direct Service Worker
Arco
08.2023 - CurrentRead More
Private Caregiver
Self Employed Services
06.2015 - CurrentRead More
Warehouse Worker
Temp Agency
11.2000 - 05.2015Read More
OIC
GED
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