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Kitty Tomkinson

Huddleston

Summary

Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1985
1985
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Home Care Provider

DMAS
Huddleston
09.2017 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
  • Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and families.
  • Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
  • Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social activities.
  • Ensured a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Performed light housekeeping tasks including vacuuming, dusting, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Assisted clients with mobility issues by using appropriate transfer techniques.
  • Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
  • Assessed home environment for potential safety hazards or risks to the client's well-being.
  • Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
  • Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
  • Promoted a safe environment by providing supervision and monitoring of patients' physical condition and behavior.
  • Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
  • Managed client's schedule of doctor's appointments, therapies.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory.
  • Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations involving clients.
  • Encouraged social interaction among clients to maintain positive mental health.
  • Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises and assisted with daily physical therapy routines.
  • Cared for patients by washing and ironing laundry, cleaning or assisting with personal care.
  • Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
  • Provided entertainment and companionship through conversation, reading, and board games.
  • Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.

House Cleaner

Calvary Church H
Huddleston
11.1994 - Current
  • Cleaned and maintained various areas within church facilities for hygiene standards.
  • Organized cleaning supplies and equipment for efficient access and use.
  • Performed deep cleaning tasks for events and services at the church.
  • Monitored inventory levels of cleaning products and requested restocking as needed.
  • Assisted in maintaining outdoor areas to ensure a welcoming environment for visitors.
  • Swept, mopped, vacuumed and polished floors of all types.
  • Cleansed kitchen appliances such as microwaves, stoves, dishwashers.
  • Sanitized doorknobs, light switches and other frequently touched surfaces.
  • Emptied wastebaskets and replaced liners.
  • Washed windows inside and outside as needed.
  • Dusted furniture, window sills and other surfaces to remove dirt and cobwebs.
  • Used proper chemicals and cleaning materials to optimal dilution and cleaned specific surfaces followed client requests.
  • Transported trash bags to designated outdoor receptacles for disposal.
  • Maintained and organized cleaning supplies stock.

Director of housekeeping and personal training

Bedford Area YMCA
Bedford
10.1996 - 09.2017
  • Oversaw daily operations of housekeeping staff and tasks at community facility.
  • Developed cleaning schedules to ensure efficient resource allocation and maintenance.
  • Trained new housekeeping employees on safety protocols and cleaning procedures.
  • Coordinated inventory management of cleaning supplies and equipment usage.
  • Implemented training programs to enhance staff performance and service quality.
  • Collaborated with management to establish operational goals for the department.
  • Addressed member concerns regarding cleanliness promptly and professionally.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly in a professional manner.
  • Directed and supervised the housekeeping staff, ensuring that all tasks were completed in a timely manner.
  • Provided support during peak times by working alongside housekeeping staff when necessary.
  • Created weekly schedules for housekeeping staff members based on projected occupancy levels.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors for services such as laundry, carpet cleaning and pest control.
  • Maintained an inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment and linens, ordering additional items as required.
  • Reviewed financial statements regularly to identify cost savings opportunities within the department.
  • Participated in strategic planning meetings with executive team members to set long-term goals for the department.
  • Compiled reports on housekeeping activities including staffing levels, budgeting information and occupancy rates.
  • Collaborated with front desk to respond promptly to guest requests and promote positive experience.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.

Maintained current certifications for personal training in multiple types of classes and certified in CPR ,first aid and lifeguarding

Education

Staunton River
Bedford, Virginia

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Client assessment
  • Care plan implementation
  • Health monitoring

Timeline

Home Care Provider

DMAS
09.2017 - Current

Director of housekeeping and personal training

Bedford Area YMCA
10.1996 - 09.2017

House Cleaner

Calvary Church H
11.1994 - Current

Staunton River
Kitty Tomkinson