Tracy Bragg
Bokeelia,FL
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong background in personal care assistance. Known for compassionate care, effective communication, and attention to detail. Committed to enhancing client well-being and fostering positive relationships.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laundry Attendent
Holiday Cleaners and Laudromat
Demopolis, Alabama
11.2025 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of work area and equipment throughout shifts.
- Sorted and categorized laundry items for efficient processing.
- Operated washing machines and dryers according to preset cycles.
Dietary Cook/Assistant Mgr./Aide Assistant
NHS Sumter Health and Rehabilation
York, AL
05.2022 - 11.2025
- Prepared nutritious meals following dietary guidelines and resident preferences.
- Managed food inventory, ensuring freshness and compliance with safety standards.
- Assisted in meal planning, incorporating seasonal ingredients into menus.
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead
Demopolis, Alabama
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene needs.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Coordinated medication schedules and ensured timely administration to clients.
- Maintained accurate records of client health and care activities.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client status and needs.
- Implemented individualized care plans tailored to specific client requirements.
- Trained new staff on best practices in personal care assistance methods.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to optimize client care strategies.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Participated in recreational activities with clients such as reading books, playing cards or board games.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Reported any observed changes in mental status or physical condition to supervisor immediately.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Maintained accurate records of client care activities on computerized systems for charting purposes.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
- Developed individual plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
- Researched community resources available for additional assistance or services if needed.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members regarding plan of care for each client.
- Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business And Office Technology
Meridian Community College
Meridian, MS08-1988
Skills
- laundry processing
- equipment operation
- safety standards compliance
- fabric care techniques
- inventory management
- customer service
Certification
Medical billing and coding certificate earned with Meddoc Training and Staffing
Affiliations
Volunteer as president of the Parent Circle Group in Meridian, Ms for over 20 years. A group that consist of all ages of those who have a disability or special need. Offer support and resources to the families as well as the indiviidual.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Laundry Attendent
Holiday Cleaners and Laudromat
11.2025 - Current
Dietary Cook/Assistant Mgr./Aide Assistant
NHS Sumter Health and Rehabilation
05.2022 - 11.2025
Personal Care Assistant
Home Instead
06.2021 - 05.2022
Associate of Arts - Business And Office Technology
Meridian Community College