Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Toya Swanigan

Toya Swanigan

Indianapolis

Summary

Professional healthcare provider with strong expertise in patient care and support. Skilled in assisting medical staff, managing patient needs, and maintaining healthcare standards. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and reliability in fast-paced environments. Proficient in vital signs monitoring, patient mobility assistance, and medical documentation.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patient Care Technician

Saint Vincent's Hospital
03.2024 - Current
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
  • Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.

Direct Support Professional

Opportunities For Positive Growth, Inc
06.2017 - Current
  • Implemented individual treatment plans for consumers
  • Assisted with daily living activities, including but not limited to preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene
  • Developed a rapport with consumers and cultivate a safe and supportive environment
  • Completed case notes and other documentation on a daily basis

Caretaker

Quality Living Solutions
11.2021 - 02.2024
  • Run small errands (pick up prescriptions, go to the bank, etc.)
  • Remind when to take medications
  • Engage in mental and physical exercises
  • Escort to appointments (doctor, physical therapy, hair salon, etc.)
  • Organize mail and maintain a schedule/calendar

Caregiver

Indiana Mentor
05.2015 - 06.2020
  • Companionship
  • Assisted with personal care (bathing, dressing, and toileting)
  • Supported the transferring ambulatory clients
  • Grocery shopping and errands
  • Maintained and established a professional relationship with client, client family, and office staff.

Child Care Professional

Autism Care Applied Behavior Center for Autism
09.2017 - 05.2018
  • Provided high-quality direct care to children and adults on the autism spectrum
  • Worked with families to create monthly schedules
  • Participated in required trainings and meetings
  • Partook in Family Team Meetings to discuss the goals and progress of the individual being served.
  • Worked with the family to develop individual goals.

Direct Care Professional

Golden Hearts
05.2015 - 11.2016
  • Provided immobile, ill or frail clients with assistance, company and comfort
  • Administered medicine and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers
  • Monitored the physical, mental and emotional conditions of clients and reporting changes

Direct Care Professional

Damar Services, Inc.
05.2015 - 05.2016
  • Assisted with the development of appropriate daily living, self-help and social skills
  • Helped maintain a safe and healthy environment
  • Provided support to clients and their community-based goals
  • Responded to and managed crisis situations

Direct Support Professional

Residential Services, Inc.
10.2012 - 04.2014
  • Provided quality care to adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
  • Transported individuals to appointments and activities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation using an online system.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living such as cooking meals, laundry, cleaning, and personal hygiene.
  • Administered medications

Education

High school diploma -

Michigan City High School

Skills

  • Meal Preparation
  • Home Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Food Preparation
  • Laundry
  • Caregiving

Certification

First Aid Certification

Timeline

Patient Care Technician

Saint Vincent's Hospital
03.2024 - Current

Caretaker

Quality Living Solutions
11.2021 - 02.2024

Child Care Professional

Autism Care Applied Behavior Center for Autism
09.2017 - 05.2018

Direct Support Professional

Opportunities For Positive Growth, Inc
06.2017 - Current

Caregiver

Indiana Mentor
05.2015 - 06.2020

Direct Care Professional

Golden Hearts
05.2015 - 11.2016

Direct Care Professional

Damar Services, Inc.
05.2015 - 05.2016

Direct Support Professional

Residential Services, Inc.
10.2012 - 04.2014

High school diploma -

Michigan City High School