James Torry
Food Service Aide
Jackson, MS *****
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Work Experience
Caregiver
Home Instead Senior Care - Clinton, MS
February 2020 to Present
Helping clients take prescribed medication. Assisting clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor's appointments, walks etc.) Assisting clients with personal care and hygiene. Direct Support Professional
New Progressions, LLC - Jackson, MS
June 2019 to Present
Provide supervision and guidance for residents during skills building activities Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship Update resident case notes on a daily basis
Ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times Mental Health Technician
Merit Health Rankin
August 2017 to Present
Insure patient Safety
Take Vital signs
Do hourly checkups
Documentation on patient behavior, vital signs, etc. Direct Support Professional
Oxford HealthCare - Jackson, MS
January 2015 to Present
Provide supervision and guidance for residents during skills building activities Develop and implement individual treatment plans for residents Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship Update resident case notes on a daily basis
Ensure an appropriate staff-to-client ratio at all times Psychiatric Assistant
Millcreek of Pearl - Brandon, MS
October 2017 to June 2019
Insure patient safety, documentation of patients vital signs etc Monitor patients for behavioral changes moods
Community Resident Specialist
SON Valley - Ridgeland, MS
January 2019 to May 2019
Working with special needs adults and learning impaired individuals to social interact in social settings and community
Food Service Aide
University of Mississippi Medical Center - Jackson, MS September 2011 to June 2016
Purchase kitchen supplies and maintain records of opening and closing stock.
● Prepare meals according to dietary specifications requested by nutritionist.
● Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and food preparation areas.
● Operate equipment and maintain machine used for mass food preparation.
● Read production on color-coded menu card to determine which item to place on trays. Direct Care Worker
Ms. State Hospital - Pearl, MS
August 2009 to September 2011
Help the elderly or physically disabled move around from room to room.
● Assist individuals in dressing, bathing, and completing basic hygiene task.
● Ensure the individual/patient take their prescribed medications.
● Demonstrate patience, compassion and possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
● Communicate clearly and effectively, and meet with the family to discuss needs of patients.
● Prepare meals that adhere to special dietary consideration, organize activities for the patients. Home Aide
Brentwood Behavioral Health Center - Flowood, MS
May 2001 to August 2009
Monitor patient condition by observing physical and mental condition.
● Support patient by providing housekeeping laundry services
● Assist patients by providing personal service such as, bathing, dressing, and grooming.
● Record patient information and notify nursing supervisor of any change or unusual condition. Education
Certificate in EMT
Holmes Community College
2003
High school diploma
Callaway High School
1996
Skills
• Caregiving
• Patient Care
• Direct Care
• Home Health
• Direct Support
• Personal Care
• Home Care
• Hospital Experience
• Special Needs
• Senior Care
• Vital Signs
• Meal Preparation
• Food Preparation
• EMT Experience
• Cleaning Experience
• Medication Administration
• Autism Experience
• Hospice Care
• Developmental Disabilities Experience
• EMR Systems
• Laundry
• Computer literacy
Certifications and Licenses
CPR
Driver's License
CPR/First Aid
Assessments
Home health aide skills — Proficient
April 2020
Providing care to patients in a home setting
Full results: Proficient
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