Vickey Grigsby
Columbia,TN
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Consumer Direct of Tennessee, dedicated to enhancing client independence and emotional well-being. Skilled in patient care and effective communication, I excel in providing supportive companionship and adhering to safety protocols, ensuring a secure and nurturing environment for clients.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Consumer Direct of Tennessee
2018 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
- Learned safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for clients.
- Provided companionship to clients, fostering emotional well-being and connection.
Education
High School Diploma - Basics And Healthcare
Columbia Central High School
Columbia, TN05.1988
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
- Emotional support
- Housekeeping
- Strong ethics
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Compassionate care
- Flexible schedule
- Verbal and written communication skills
- First aid and safety
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Patient companionship
- Dementia care
- Compassionate communication
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Supportive companionship
- Alzheimer's care
- Direct patient care
- Behavioral management
- Documentation
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Mobility assistance
- HIPAA compliance
- Special needs care
- Client documentation
- Heavy lifting
- Behavior redirection
- Patient management
- ADL assistance
- Client transportation
- Incident reporting
- Care plan assessment
- End-of-life care
- Care plan management
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Progress documentation
- Patient assessments
- Complex Problem-solving
- Care plan adherence
- PPE usage
- Indirect patient care
- Physical therapy support
- Records maintenance
- Language fluency
- Chronic illness management
- Reliability and punctuality
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- Conflict resolution
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Nutrition
- Disability support
- Resident empowerment
- Community activities
- State regulations
- At-home care instruction
- Daily living activities assistance
- Compassionate client care
- Patient care and companionship
- Patient mobility assistance
- Autism support
- Empathetic listening
- Lifting and transferring
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
- Bedside care
- Clear communication
Timeline
Caregiver
Consumer Direct of Tennessee
2018 - Current
High School Diploma - Basics And Healthcare
Columbia Central High School