Tonya T.

About Tonya

What makes me a good caregiver is that I am patient, compassionate, attentive and most importantly, you can trust me. I enjoy helping people to live their best life no matter the situation. Illness or injury can sometimes bring out the worst in people simply because they are dealing with something new and very unfamiliar. No one enjoys feeling sick. Therefore, patience and compassion go hand in hand when caring for someone. It's important to me to be attentive to changes in emotion or the physical; it may be a symptom of something arising out of the client's current circumstance. And finally, trust; having a trusted caregiver means you will have a sense of comfort knowing your loved one is in good hands whether in your home or theirs. What I like about being a caregiver is, it gives me joy and a sense of satisfaction being an aid to someone else. I work well with others, I'm able to follow protocols given by family and medical staff. I have excellent verbal and written communication skills, time management and organization.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Experience & Education

California State University - Northridge

Jan 2011 - Present

Northridge, CA

Jan 2011 - Present

Caregiver and Life Coach for Family Caregivers

Mar 2019 - Present

Full Circle Senior Care

At Full Circle Senior Care I provide personal coaching services to family caregivers. What does that mean? As a family caregiver caring for a loved can be challenging in many ways. Depending on the degree of care required you may find yourself feeling overwhelmed, experiencing stress, depression or perhaps you need access to resources. In addition, you made need a chance to take some time away; maybe a few hours, a day, weekend or week. I am an experienced caregiver, I have cared from my mother and current manage the care of my father. I also have experience caring for various clients challenged with Alzheimer's, Dementia, surgery recovery, aging, macular degeneration, ALS or in need of companionship.

Mar 2019 - Present

Caregiver

Dec 2018 - Nov 2021

Home Instead Senior Care

Received Caregiver of the Month award. Cared for clients who experienced a stroke, dementia, other brain injury. Provided transportation to/from doctor appts., grocery and other errands. Provided companionship and respite care.

Dec 2018 - Nov 2021

Caregiver

Dec 2015 - Apr 2018

Thompson Professional Services

Provided in-home care for male client recovering from back surgeries. Prepared meals, medication management, dressing assistance, grooming, accompanied client to doctor appointments and physical therapy, ordered medical supplies and prescriptions, shopped for groceries & managed appointments.

Dec 2015 - Apr 2018

Caregiver

Oct 2007 - Oct 2009

Patricia Thompson Peoples

Assisted client in relocating from home in South Carolina to home with family in Los Angeles. Client diagnosed with ALS. Provided in-home care for client including meal preparation, medication, bathing and dressing assist, g-tube feeding and wound care, transportation to all medical appointments, companionship and financial management. Client passed away in October of 2009.

Oct 2007 - Oct 2009

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