Certified Home Aide
Resume:
Tamera Zerfass-Bingham
PCA BSP MSCJ MAHSCCJ CHHA
Huntington, IN 46750
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Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
PCA Personal Care Assistant
BrightStar Care - Fort Wayne, IN
January 2020 to Present
My position is the same as Age in Place in home care services Patient Care Assistant (PCA)
In-Home Care - Fort Wayne, IN
July 2017 to July 2019
Aging & In-Home Services July 2017 - present
• Maintain home care records that include any changes in doctor's orders, diet or personal living activities
• Administer medication, including controlled substances, as prescribed by the patient's Physician
• Help with patient meals and feeding, as well as daily housekeeping functions
• Listen to the patient and respond to concerns or requests
• Provide palliative care, including bathing, as needed to keep the patient comfortable Dietary Aide, Laundry, Housekeeping, Activity Assistant Oakbrook Village Nursing Home
October 2016 to October 2017
• Prepared and served beverages using specific procedures to maintain sanitation and quality
• Washed dishes and utensils for three daily meals for 50 residents according to acceptable standards of practice
• Interacted with residents to provide companionship and assisted with social activities
• Completed laundry processes, including gathering, sorting, washing, drying, and putting away
• Cleaned assigned dining facilities and resident's rooms using appropriate procedures Dietary Aide
Victory Knoll - Huntington, IN
March 2017 to June 2017
• Developed cleaning routine throughout the day that kept all kitchen and dining facilities sanitary and safe
• Assisted 25 residents in getting their meals
Sander
Onwards Manufacturing - Huntington, IN
October 2015 to June 2016
• Sanding parts for outdoors cooking grills that need painted or repainted before assembled
• Kept the parts organized and placed in their proper bin Teacher Assistance
Kid's Kampus - Huntington, IN
March 2015 to June 2015
• Watched 10 toddlers and five babies, interacted with them
• CPR and First Aid Training
• Collaborated with teachers to monitor the development of each child
• Changed babies' diapers, fed babies
• Monitored children throughout day, including feeding and play times, cleaned children and rooms as needed
Paralegal/Receptionists
Law Offices of Franklin & Williams and Williams & Williams March 2013 to May 2014
• Filed several cases in office and within the court system weekly
• Drafted legal documents including discoveries, marriage dissolutions, appearances, subpoenas, other documents, letters affiliated with family law
• Created and gathered reports for attorneys based on case specifications and attorney requests
• Monitored changes to government guidelines or regulations and submit reports on pertinent changes
• Conducted research on pertinent laws, regulations, and legal articles, leading to extensive knowledge of legal terminology and ability to interpret and apply relevant rules
• Investigated and researched facts of a case to assist attorneys and legal team as needed for pending cases
• Greeted clients, assisted the clients concerning questions while managing multiple phone line system
• Logged and archived case and client information in computer databases
• Managed administrative duties pertinent to a law office and proficient using software including Westlaw, Microsoft Office Suite, and Quick Books
Intern-Paralegal
Law Offices of Franklin &Williams
October 2012 to December 2012
• Provided support to staff of two
• Answered questions for clients while maintaining multi-line phone system
• Proficient in library and inventory service provision
• Assisted with the drafting of legal documents and research work Latch Key Associate
Huntington County Salvation Army
August 2010 to May 2011
• Structured activities for 15 to 20 school-aged children K-5th grade before and after school, outside activities, gym time, arts and crafts
• Tutored elementary students in various subjects including English, Math and Science Teacher
Little Blessings Ministry Day Care
May 2009 to August 2010
• Cared for needs of 10 to15 one-year and two-year old children
• Taught children developmental skills for the appropriate age level, including toilet training
• Planned lessons in structured setting for children according to their age level and developments Education
Master's Degree in Master of Arts in Human Services Counseling in Criminal Justice
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
May 2019
Master's Degree in Master of Science in Criminal Justice Public Administration in Criminal Justice Public Administration
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
May 2017
Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Studies in Paralegal Studies
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
May 2014
Associate Degree in Applied Science in Paralegal Studies in Applied Science International Business College - Fort Wayne, IN
December 2012
Diploma in Fish and Wildlife in Fish and Wildlife/Forestry Conservation Penn Foster Career College - Scranton, PA
December 2012
Skills
• Legal Drafting
• Legal Research
• Tutoring
• Dietary Aide Experience
• Library Services
• Childcare
• Experience with children
• Computer literacy
• Computer skills
• Organizational skills
Certifications and Licenses
AED Certification
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
BLS Certification
Additional Information
CHHA
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