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Latoya Rucker

Baltimore

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated professional with experience at Caring Home Care Services, skilled in patient care and relationship building. Successfully enhanced clients' well-being through tailored recreational activities and emotional support, while ensuring a clean living environment. Proficient in medication management and committed to fostering independence in daily living skills.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aide

Caring Home Care Services
08.2024 - 01.2025
  • Observed and monitored children's activities.
  • Offered caring companionship and emotional support.
  • Facilitated recreational activities tailored to individual patient interests, promoting social engagement and mental stimulation.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Established trusting relationships with patients through consistent reliability and genuine empathy towards their unique situations.
  • Supported patients'' mental well-being by engaging in meaningful conversations and offering emotional support.
  • Aided in maintaining a clean living environment, performing housekeeping tasks such as laundry, dishwashing, and tidying up spaces.
  • Assisted with range-of-motion exercises, contributing to improved mobility and overall health for patients.
  • Ensured proper nutrition for patients by preparing and serving meals according to dietary requirements.
  • Promptly received and forwarded incoming communications, such as phone calls, emails, and letters, to appropriate staff.

Residential Counselor

Quantum Leap Inc
08.2013 - 2018
  • Reduced behavioral incidents by employing de-escalation techniques and maintaining a calm environment.
  • Maintained safe and supportive residential environments for at-risk individuals, contributing to their overall wellbeing.
  • Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
  • Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
  • Developed strong rapport with residents through empathetic listening and compassionate communication strategies.

Education

General Studies

Saint Gregory High
Baltimore, MD
04.2022

Skills

  • Time management
  • Patient
  • Patient care
  • Attention to detail
  • Daily living support
  • Medication management
  • Relationship building
  • Special needs education

Certification

CPR/ first aid certification

Medication technician

Additional Information

I was a personal caregiver for my brother Christian whom is disabled, wheelchair bound ,and partially blind from 2018-2024. I performed duties with daily living activities on a regular basis for him such as toileting,bathing, laundry, housekeeping,medication management,transporting to and from doctors appointments, grooming,etc

Timeline

Aide

Caring Home Care Services
08.2024 - 01.2025

Residential Counselor

Quantum Leap Inc
08.2013 - 2018

General Studies

Saint Gregory High

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