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Toria G.

Toria G.

$18.50 / hr

Johnson City, TN

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About Toria

Hello. My name is Toria Gilewala. I have worked within the healthcare industry for over 15 years as a CNA, Direct Support Professional, and Case Manager. I have a strong passion for helping others, and would describe myself, as an advocate for marginalized populations, ambitious, caring, versatile, and hard-working. I became attracted to caregiving after completing a CNA course and clinical rotation (at a local hospital) during my senior year of high school. This experience had a lasting impact on my life, prompting me to work and pursue college degrees within the healthcare industry. My previous work experience consists of working in home health care, hospital, nursing home, and community health center settings, where patient's individual needs varied. The most enjoyable part of being a caregiver is helping to make a difference in the life of others, from different walks of life. A personal achievement I am most proud of is being awarded Employee of the Year by the ETSU College of Nursing.

Caregiving Services & Expertise

Services

  • Bathing
  • Dressing & Grooming
  • Toileting
  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Prep
  • Groceries & Shopping
  • Transferring & Mobility
  • Exercise
  • Transportation
  • Housekeeping
  • Companionship

Job Interests

  • Full Time

Caregivers that work non-full-time jobs or irregular shifts can negotiate extra compensation in addition to their standard hourly wage.

Skills & Expertise

  • Alzheimer's Disease
  • Arthritis
  • Cardiovascular Disorders
  • COPD
  • Dementia
  • Depression
  • Diabetes
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Neurological Disorders
  • Parkinson's Disease
  • Post Surgery Recovery
  • Respiratory Disorders
  • Skin Disorders
  • Stroke
  • Senior Care
  • Elder Care
  • Home Care

Languages

  • English

Experience & Education

Case Manager

Sep 2012 - May 2022
East Tennessee State Univ
Developed and implemented individual treatment plans, completed Psychosocial Assessment and intake screenings to determine client's unmet needs, provide health education, case management services to include identifying and linking individuals to internal and external community resources, coordinate health care services to address patient/client's unmet needs, program development for individual and group life skills training course, participate in community outreach projects, network with area service providers and participate in community service provider meetings, supervised graduate and undergraduate student interns, mobilized community resources and supports needed for program sustainability, processed and filed disability claims, provided patient/client advocacy, utilized crisis intervention/conflict resolution skills for de-escalating hostile situations, completed written and electronic documentation, data entry
Sep 2012 - May 2022

CNA

Mar 2022 - May 2022
Erwin Health Care Ctr
Aided in the development and adherence to patient care plans, facilitated and assisted with Activities of Daily Living, measured and recorded vital signs, addressed patient's nutritional needs, assisted with ambulation and transfers, completed electronic documentation, helped ensure a clean and safe living environment
Mar 2022 - May 2022

Capella University

Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
Minneapolis, MN
Jan 2013 - Jan 2016

East Tennessee State University

Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
Johnson City, TN
Jan 2008 - Jan 2011

CNA

Aug 2009 - Aug 2010
Ability Health Svc
rovided supports to individuals with various physical disabilities. Duties included, medication administration, assisting with ADL's, monitoring and recording vital signs, measuring intake and output, completed patient transfers using assistive devices (mechanical lifts, walker, cane, wheelchair), implemented necessary supports to improve health and well-being, utilized decision making and problem-solving skills to ensure the patient's safety, minimized barriers to obtaining healthcare services, completed written documentation
Aug 2009 - Aug 2010

Direct Support Professional

Jun 2008 - Mar 2009
Preferred Alternatives Inc
Assisted mentally challenged individuals with hygienic needs, helped develop and implement individual support plans, provided necessary supports for community involvement, medication administration, crisis intervention/conflict resolution, daily documentation, meal preparation, light housekeeping, transported clients to medical appointments as needed.
Jun 2008 - Mar 2009

Direct Support Professional

Feb 2005 - May 2007
Preferred Alternative Inc
Provided care and assistance with personal hygiene/grooming, assisted with developing and following care plans, patient advocacy, medication administration, maintained daily records, provided community support, managed personal funds, maintained a clean and safe living environment
Feb 2005 - May 2007

Northeast State Community College

Jan 2004 - Jan 2007
Blountville, TN
Jan 2004 - Jan 2007

Residential Technician

Apr 2002 - Jan 2005
Dawn Of Hope
Supported intellectually challenged individuals with Activities of Daily Living, medication administration, completed daily documentation, provided community supports, filed monthly paperwork, light housekeeping
Apr 2002 - Jan 2005

Science Hill High School

Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
Johnson City, TN
Jan 1995 - Jan 1999
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