Tyneisha Jenkins
Columbia,CA
Summary
Compassionate Caregiver with extensive experience in assisting clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life. Skilled in personal care, medication management, and maintaining a safe environment while building strong relationships with clients. Bringing dedication to improving patient comfort and overall wellness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Caregiver
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
03.2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care, addressing individual needs and preferences.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Contributed to a positive atmosphere for patients by using effective communication and active listening skills.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Teacher Assistant
Lexington Head Start
08.2013 - 03.2018
- Responded to student needs and questions promptly.
- Promoted a positive learning environment by effectively managing classroom behavior and addressing individual needs.
- Assisted teachers in preparing instructional materials, ensuring alignment with curriculum objectives.
- Supported teacher in monitoring students during lunch periods, recess, and other non-instructional times to maintain safety and orderliness.
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Collaborated with other teachers to plan interdisciplinary units that connected subjects and promoted deeper understanding among students.
- Assessed student performance regularly using both formative and summative assessments to inform future lesson planning.
- Differentiated instruction to accommodate diverse learning needs, ensuring each student had an equal opportunity for success.
- Identified struggling students early on and provided additional support through tutoring sessions and modified lesson plans.
- Organized extracurricular activities such as clubs or field trips that enriched students' learning experiences outside traditional classroom settings.
- Fostered positive learning environment that encouraged student curiosity and critical thinking.
- Enhanced literacy skills with targeted reading programs.
- Enhanced students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills through project-based learning.
Cashier
Food Lion
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
250 Berryhill Rd Suite 300, Columbia, SC 2921012-2025
High School Diploma -
A.C. Flora High School
1 Falcon Drive Columbia, SC 2920405-2010
Skills
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Time Management
- Elderly Care
- Problem-Solving
- Dependable and Responsible
- Patient Care
- Daily living assistance
- Multitasking and Organization
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Compassionate Care
- Flexible Schedule
- Relationship Building
- Verbal and written communication skills
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Caregiver
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
03.2018 - Current
Teacher Assistant
Lexington Head Start
08.2013 - 03.2018
Cashier
Food Lion
08.2012 - 08.2015
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or St John Ambulance.
- Adult CPR/AED certification – American Red Cross.
- CPR/AED Certification
No Degree - Practical Nursing
ECPI University
High School Diploma -
A.C. Flora High School
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