Tyler Bowes
Paoli
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2017
2017
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Sequoyah Enterprises
Wayne
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Supported clients in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Documented patient progress and changes in condition accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness of living spaces and organized supplies efficiently.
- Provided emotional support to clients through active listening and companionship.
- Implemented recreational activities to enhance client engagement and well-being.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Adapted strategies depending on individual needs while adhering to established protocols.
- Actively promoted positive behaviors among clients through reinforcement techniques.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public, and medical locations.
- Educated families on available resources that could enhance their quality of life.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Personal Care Assistant
Accummen
Tulsa
07.2019 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily personal care tasks and hygiene routines.
- Developed strong relationships with clients to encourage trust and communication.
- Coordinated medication schedules and ensured timely administration to clients.
- 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.
- Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
Direct Care Worker
Djk Enterprises inc
Ada
07.2019 - 07.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Supported clients in maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Documented patient progress and changes in condition accurately.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate care plans.
- Maintained cleanliness of living spaces and organized supplies efficiently.
- Provided emotional support to clients through active listening and companionship.
- Implemented recreational activities to enhance client engagement and well-being.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Machine Operator Helper
Tulsack
Tulsa
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Monitored equipment performance to ensure consistent product quality.
- Assisted in machine setup and operation for efficient production runs.
- Loaded and unloaded materials to maintain workflow and production schedules.
Education
Duncan High School
Duncan, OKSkills
- Personal care
- Medication administration
- Daily living activities
- Safety monitoring
Affiliations
- Weight lifting
- Listen to music
- Travel
- Clean
- Walking
- Fishing
- Family time
- Socializing with friends
- Try new food locations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Sequoyah Enterprises
08.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Accummen
07.2019 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Djk Enterprises inc
07.2019 - 07.2025
Machine Operator Helper
Tulsack
12.2017 - 04.2019
Duncan High School