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Terryl Harris

Barstow

Summary

Compassionate caregiver with extensive experience at Pearl Nunn, adept at enhancing patient comfort and managing medications. Proven ability to build strong relationships and provide emotional support, while demonstrating adaptability in diverse care situations. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and committed to delivering high-quality, respectful care.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Private Care Provider

Pearl Nunn
10.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Educated clients about self-care strategies, empowering them to take an active role in their own health management process.
  • Facilitated transportation to appointments, ensuring timely arrival and coordinating post-care instructions with healthcare providers.
  • Gained the trust of both patients and families through consistent professionalism, empathy, and dedication to high-quality care provision.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by providing care for patients with diverse medical conditions ranging from Alzheimer''s disease to physical disabilities.
  • Provided nutritional support by preparing balanced meals tailored to specific dietary requirements.
  • Effectively managed medications, monitoring doses, and documenting side effects for optimal health outcomes.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Program Instructor

Provident Place
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Established positive rapport with students and parents alike, maintaining open communication channels for effective problemsolving.
  • Contributed to curriculum design efforts by researching emerging trends in the field and integrating relevant content into existing lesson plans seamlessly.
  • Promoted a growth mindset among students by celebrating achievements along the way while also emphasizing the value of learning from setbacks and challenges faced throughout the program.
  • Utilized various assessment tools to measure program effectiveness, identifying areas requiring improvement and implementing necessary changes promptly.
  • Adapted lesson plans to accommodate students with special needs or learning difficulties, ensuring equal access to educational opportunities for all individuals regardless of their circumstances.
  • Created environment that facilitated achievement of development outcomes and promoted and stimulated daily learning.

Cashier

Victor Valley College Foundation
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • 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.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.
  • Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
  • Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies, reducing instances of theft at checkout.
  • Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.

Independent Contractor

Daily Press Newspaper
06.2017 - 07.2021

Delivering Local Newspaper To Businesses & Residences.

Education

Associates In Criminal Justice Of Science - Criminal Justice

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

Associates - Criminal Justice

Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA

Diploma - Basic Studies

Apple Valley Adult Education
Apple Valley, CA
05.2024

Skills

  • Errands running
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Behavioral management
  • Nutrition management
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Time management
  • Elderly care
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Daily living assistance
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Verbal and written communication skills
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Strong ethics
  • Compassion and empathy
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Safety awareness
  • Compassionate care
  • Heavy lifting
  • Flexible schedule and availability
  • Relationship building
  • Housekeeping
  • Patient companionship
  • Flexible schedule
  • Patient assessments
  • COVID-19 safety policies
  • Basic housekeeping
  • Medication and appointment reminders
  • Medication administration
  • Conflict resolution
  • Incident reporting
  • Behavior redirection
  • Special needs care
  • Case management

Certification

CPR & First Aid

Timeline

Private Care Provider

Pearl Nunn
10.2024 - Current

Program Instructor

Provident Place
11.2023 - 02.2024

Cashier

Victor Valley College Foundation
08.2023 - 11.2023

Independent Contractor

Daily Press Newspaper
06.2017 - 07.2021

Associates In Criminal Justice Of Science - Criminal Justice

Purdue University

Associates - Criminal Justice

Victor Valley College

Diploma - Basic Studies

Apple Valley Adult Education
Terryl Harris