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Toshua McFarland

Union City,TN

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

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Professional Caregiver

Touching Hearts At Home Of West Tn
Milan , TN
07.2021 - 11.2024
  • Transported clients to medical appointments or other activities as needed.
  • Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for their loved ones at home.
  • Ran to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands, as well as medication reminders, cooked and prepared meals and light housekeeping, and aided with toileting, grooming, bathing and changing clothing.

Direct Support Professional


Direct Support Professional

St. John's Community Services, Inc
Martin , TN
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Administered medication and noted basic health status.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.

Caregiver

Caregivers, Inc
Martin , TN
06.2018 - 06.2019
  • Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
  • Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
  • Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
  • Administered medication and took clients to doctor's appointments

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Argosy University/Nashville
Nashville, TN
05-2002

Skills

  • Fall prevention
  • Emotional support
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Disability support
  • Learn clients routine in terms of learning one's strengths and weaknesses in setting up daily tasks

Timeline

Professional Caregiver

Touching Hearts At Home Of West Tn
07.2021 - 11.2024

Direct Support Professional

St. John's Community Services, Inc
06.2020 - 06.2021

Caregiver

Caregivers, Inc
06.2018 - 06.2019

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Argosy University/Nashville
Toshua McFarland