Tyra Harper
Marshall,MO
Summary
Committed Personal Care Assistant well-versed in assisting and supervising clients in daily activities, including meal preparation and basic housekeeping. Compassionate and patient with strong background in client care. Ready to undertake challenging cases and provide superlative health outcomes.
Compassionate professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort.
Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support, and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Attendant
Americare
Marshall , MO
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as meal preparation, housekeeping tasks, laundry duties.
- Developed individualized care plans for each client based on their specific needs and preferences.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Promptly communicated any changes in client's condition or behavior to supervisor, manager, care team members.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Provided physical support to clients by transferring them in and out of wheelchairs or beds.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Assisted clients with daily personal hygiene and grooming, such as bathing, dressing, and oral care.
- Provided companionship through conversation, games or other activities that are enjoyable for the client.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively to their concerns and helping them cope with stressors.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Stylist
Smart Style Salon
Marshall , MO
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed special hair treatments, scalp massages and updated styling techniques to modernize and streamline services.
- Recommended treatment and styling products to customers to meet current needs or resolve specific concerns.
- Communicated with clients about haircare needs and suggested appropriate products to achieve styles.
- Treated customers to shampooing and head massage to promote loyalty.
- Supervised front-end of salon, booked appointments, inventoried sales area and coordinated employee schedules to maximize operations.
- Delivered warm companionship with conversation, emotional reassurance and coordination of mentally stimulating activities.
- Evaluated client hair type, condition and desired outcome to determine ideal services.
- Sold conditioner, shampoo, hair treatment, and styling products to educate clients on proper hair care.
- Selected hair colors, products, and services based on customer preference and individually designed hair care plan.
- Maintained records of client purchases and services rendered.
- Beautified customers by performing facials and waxing.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing excellent customer service.
- Kept work area clean and neat to stay productive.
- Cultivated strong value-added relationships with customers by delivering accurate service and product knowledge to drive earnings.
- Followed trends in hairstyling techniques to increase customer satisfaction and attract new demographics.
- Created custom looks for clients based on their individual style, body type, and personality.
- Pre-booked future appointments to increase repeat business.
- Provided personal consultations to determine clients' styling needs and preferences.
- Performed administrative tasks such as managing appointments, taking payments, and filing paperwork.
- Kept patient health and personal information private and confidential.
- Provided comprehensive hair treatments for various types of hair.
- Trimmed and styled hair for weddings and special occasions to help clients look and feel best on big day.
- Backed up reception desk by answering phones, scheduling appointments and processing payments.
Direct Support Professional
Common Good Natural Living
Marshall , MO
07.2016 - 11.2019
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
Education
Cosmetology
American College of Hair Design
Sedalia, MO02-2021
High School Diploma -
Marshall High-school
Marshall , MO05-2015
Skills
- Privacy and confidentiality
- Household organization
- Grooming assistance
- Companionship
- Client transportation
- Personal hygiene
- Dressing assistance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Mobility support
- Toileting assistance
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Meal planning
- Safety awareness
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transfer techniques
- Patient care
- Adaptable approach
- Patient assistance
- Shopping and errands
- Client confidentiality
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Personal hygiene support
- Bathing assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- Clinical documentation
Timeline
Personal Care Attendant
Americare
08.2024 - Current
Stylist
Smart Style Salon
04.2021 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Common Good Natural Living
07.2016 - 11.2019
Cosmetology
American College of Hair Design
High School Diploma -
Marshall High-school