Tyeshikqua Martin
Richmond
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate PCA with 12 years of experience providing personalized care in home health and senior living environments. Skilled in medication administration, meal preparation, and patient monitoring, ensuring comfort and safety for clients. Proven ability to support individuals with mobility issues and memory care needs, while maintaining a clean and safe living space. Certified in CPR and First Aid, committed to enhancing patient well-being and quality of life.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
BAYADA Home Health Care
Richmond
12.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication administration
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by regularly sanitizing equipment and living areas
- Supported patients with mobility issues by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Assisted in meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance, dietary restrictions adherence, and monitoring fluid intake of patients as required by their health conditions
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, tidying up patient's living space for a comfortable environment
PCA/Caregiver
The Crossings At Bon Air
Richmond
09.2019 - 10.2022
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Documented resident progress and communicated changes to the care team.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any health concerns to nursing staff.
- Trained new staff on caregiving procedures and best practices for resident care.
- Gave reminders about hygiene practices like brushing teeth or combing hair.
- Maintained accurate records of client care services provided on a daily basis.
- Ensured safety of patients by using appropriate lifting techniques while assisting them with mobility activities.
PCA/Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living
Midlothian
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Documented resident progress and communicated changes to the care team.
- Supported recreational activities to promote social interaction among residents.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any health concerns to nursing staff.
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
PCA/Caregiver
Care South Home Health
Richmond
06.2014 - 05.2018
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes and vacuuming carpets.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to elderly clients experiencing loneliness or depression.
- Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
- Communicated regularly with supervisors regarding any changes in client status or behavior that require attention.
- Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Responded promptly to resident needs, ensuring comfort and safety at all times.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Education
High school diploma -
George Wythe High School
Richmond, VASkills
- Toileting assistance
- Meal assistance
- Home health agency experience
- Bedpan use
- Urinal use
- Dementia Care
- Cleaning Experience
- Care plans
- Alzheimer's Care
- Home health care assistance
- Cooking
- Patient Care
- Caregiving
- Adult care assistance
- Safe environment creation
- Vital Signs
- Residential care home experience
- Laundry
- Dressing assistance
- Bed linen changing
- Home Care
- First aid
- Mobility assistance
- Medication administration
- Companionship support
- Meal preparation
- CPR
- Communication skills
- Memory Care
- Patient monitoring
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient transfer methods
- English
- Healthcare privacy protection
- Working with people with disabilities
- Bathing assistance
- Senior Care
- ADL support
Certification
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
Additional Information - Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Home Health Aide
BAYADA Home Health Care
12.2022 - Current
PCA/Caregiver
The Crossings At Bon Air
09.2019 - 10.2022
PCA/Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living
07.2018 - 01.2019
PCA/Caregiver
Care South Home Health
06.2014 - 05.2018
High school diploma -
George Wythe High School