Tyrzena Kight
Claxton
Summary
Driven by a passion for compassionate patient care and a proven track record in medication management, I excelled at Tanesha Herrington, enhancing client wellness and safety. My expertise in care plan implementation and a knack for creating positive environments have significantly improved patient outcomes, showcasing my ability to deliver results and foster trust.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Personal Care Assistant
Tanesha Herrington
06.2022 - Current
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
Food Service Supervisor
Department of Corrections
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Maintained compliance with company policies and procedures for food safety, sanitation, and quality.
- Tracked food production levels, meal counts, and supply costs.
- Controlled labor hours and inventory costs through hands-on management and proactive changes.
- Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
- Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.
- Established and managed team schedules and shift assignments.
- Set and enforced performance and service standards to keep consistent, high-quality environment devoted to customer satisfaction.
Activities Coordinator
Coastal Home Care
05.2011 - 09.2019
- Coordinated, planned, developed and implemented activities designed to enrich lives of assisted living residents.
- Sought and obtained community opportunities for cultural and recreational participation and safely transported residents to and from locations.
- Contributed to resident care planning by participating in assessment, developing service plan goals and maintaining progress notes.
- Conducted clinical observations in classroom and during activities, noting emotional, and behavioral health.
- Maintained individual child records, program records and completed various reports.
- Created and maintained detailed reports of daily, weekly and monthly operations.
Residential Training Instructor
Gateway Womens Residential
11.2015 - 08.2019
- Taught residents life skills needed to function and provided positive reinforcement to boost confidence.
- Managed training classroom sessions both on-site and via web-based sessions.
- Developed exemplary training programs for team members, which were informative and educational.
- Assisted clients in exploring career options and vocational goals.
- Coordinated community resources and secured referrals.
- Prepared and maintained records and case files detailing clients' personal and eligibility information, services provided and relevant correspondence.
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
High School Diploma -
Claxton High School
Claxton, GA06.1997
Skills
- Compassionate patient care
- Medication Management
- Housekeeping
- Care plan implementation
- Behavior redirection
- Direct Patient Care
- CPR Certified
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
I do have some machine operation experience . Its been some years back before I started this field
I worked at a company called duramatic some years back that makes lawnmower parts. I worked their for about two years before relocating. I'm always willing to go all in on learning new things.
Timeline
Personal Care Assistant
Tanesha Herrington
06.2022 - Current
Food Service Supervisor
Department of Corrections
04.2019 - 05.2022
Residential Training Instructor
Gateway Womens Residential
11.2015 - 08.2019
Activities Coordinator
Coastal Home Care
05.2011 - 09.2019
High School Diploma -
Claxton High School
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