Tonya Strong
Gore,VA
Summary
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Forecastle Home and Healthcare Services
Winchester, VA
10.2018 - 01.2023
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Education
High School Diploma -
Manassas Park High School
Manassas Park, VA06.1999
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Lord Fairfax Community College
Middletown, VASome College (No Degree) - Psychology/Administration of Justice
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VASkills
- First Aid and Safety
- Dependable and Responsible
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Client Care
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Patient Care
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Meal Preparation
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Companionship
- Community Activities
- Direct Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Strong Ethics
- Supportive Companionship
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Flexible Schedule
- Client Documentation
- Relationship Building
- First Aid and CPR
- Progress Documentation
- Behavioral Management
- Client Transportation
- Chronic Disease Management
Certification
- Licensed CCMA - [2021]
Timeline
Caregiver
Forecastle Home and Healthcare Services
10.2018 - 01.2023
High School Diploma -
Manassas Park High School
Some College (No Degree) - Medical Assisting
Lord Fairfax Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology/Administration of Justice
Northern Virginia Community College
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