Tina Gladden
Otisco
Summary
Compassionate caregiver with over 20 years of experience in elderly and disabled care. Proficient in daily living support, safety monitoring, and client relationship management. Aimed at delivering personalized care that fosters independence and improves quality of life for clients.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Disabled and Elderly Caregiver
Ohio Valley Health Care
New Albany
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Assisted elderly clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Monitored health conditions and reported changes to medical staff promptly.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs of clients.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents at all times.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and social outings.
- Communicated effectively with families regarding client care and needs.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Developed strong relationships with clients based on trust and respect.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Responded quickly in emergency situations in a calm manner.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Respected the privacy, dignity and confidentiality of each client served.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Redirected clients with memory issues, providing safety guidance protection.
- Ensured safety of clients in their home environment by using appropriate equipment and techniques.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided for each client.
- Recognized emergencies and notified paramedics and family members.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Communicated effectively with family members on progress of client's health condition.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings.
- Supported clients in making decisions that were consistent with their values and wishes.
- Adhered to all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards related to eldercare services.
- Assessed client's needs and developed individual care plans accordingly.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Caregiver
Self-employeed
Louisville
03.2004 - 01.2024
- Provided daily care and companionship to elderly clients in home settings.
- Assisted clients with personal hygiene and daily living activities.
- Managed medication schedules and ensured timely administration for clients.
- Developed engaging activities tailored to client interests and needs.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for client comfort and well-being.
- Communicated effectively with families about client health and progress.
- Coordinated transportation for clients to medical appointments and social events.
- Trained new caregivers on best practices in patient care and safety protocols.
- 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.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Secretary
Lisa Thawman Law Office
Jeffersonville
09.2015 - 02.2020
- Managed scheduling and calendar for attorneys and clients.
- Coordinated communication between clients and legal staff.
- Prepared legal documents and correspondence for review.
- Maintained organized filing system for case files and records.
- Assisted in billing processes and invoicing for client accounts.
- Conducted research to support ongoing legal cases and inquiries.
- Facilitated office operations by ordering supplies and managing inventory.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients in person and over the phone.
- Answered incoming phone calls, responded to inquiries and transferred calls as needed.
- Maintained filing systems for confidential documents; organized files for easy retrieval of information when requested.
- Answered telephone calls to give information to callers, take messages or transfer calls to appropriate individuals.
- Coordinated communications, taking calls, responding to emails and interfacing with clients.
- Performed data entry into computer systems; ensured accuracy of all entered information.
- Responded to customer inquiries via email or telephone in a polite and professional manner.
- Prepared documents such as memos, letters, reports, spreadsheets and presentations using Microsoft Office applications.
- Processed invoices for payment; tracked payments received from vendors and clients.
- Provided administrative support to the Office Manager and other staff members.
- Proofread documents before submission; corrected any errors found in grammar or punctuation.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty Christian Academy
Seymour, IN08-2024
Skills
- Assisting with mobility
- Medication management
- Daily living support
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Safety monitoring
- Client relationship management
- Health documentation
- Compassionate communication
- Documentation and reporting
- Social interaction
Timeline
Disabled and Elderly Caregiver
Ohio Valley Health Care
04.2024 - 03.2025
Secretary
Lisa Thawman Law Office
09.2015 - 02.2020
Caregiver
Self-employeed
03.2004 - 01.2024
High School Diploma -
Liberty Christian Academy