Gloria Ward
Saint Louis
Summary
Dedicated professional with extensive experience in passenger transport and personal care. Skilled in assisting individuals with mobility challenges and fostering effective communication with clients and caregivers. Ready to provide safe, reliable transportation while enhancing passenger well-being.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Passenger Van Driver
Hart to Hart Adult Day Care
Saint Louis, MO
04.2024 - Current
- Safely transported passengers to and from adult day care facilities.
- Assisted individuals with mobility challenges during boarding and alighting.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and ensured proper functioning of safety equipment.
- Communicated effectively with clients and caregivers regarding transportation schedules.
- Monitored passenger comfort and addressed any concerns during transit.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and efficiently, prioritizing passenger safety above all else.
Personal Care Assistant
Hart to Hart In Home Healthcare
Saint Louis, MO
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing overall well-being and independence.
- Developed personalized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals to meet individual needs.
- Managed household tasks such as laundry, grocery shopping, and organizing spaces for a clean living environment.
- Ensured safety and comfort of clients through close monitoring and quick response to any changes in their health condition.
- Enhanced clients'' emotional well-being by offering companionship and engaging conversations.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, helping them maintain independence and an active lifestyle.
Personal Home Care Aide
Qualicare Home Health
Saint Louis
01.2016 - 05.2020
- Maintained detailed records of clients'' progress and reported any concerns or improvements to supervising healthcare providers.
- Enhanced clients'' emotional well-being by offering companionship and engaging conversations.
- Improved client''s daily living experience by providing personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping tasks.
- Assisted clients with mobility issues, helping them maintain independence and an active lifestyle.
Personal Caregiver
Caring Touch Home Health Care
Saint Louis, MO
11.2011 - 01.2016
- Provided personalized assistance with daily living activities, enhancing client comfort and independence.
- Administered medication and monitored vital signs to ensure health and safety of clients.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals for optimized client outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of care provided, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and quality assurance.
- Implemented effective communication strategies to address client needs and concerns promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Vashon High School
Saint Louis, MO05-2006
Skills
- Wheelchair securement
- Punctuality
- Loading and unloading
- Defensive driving
Timeline
Passenger Van Driver
Hart to Hart Adult Day Care
04.2024 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
Hart to Hart In Home Healthcare
01.2020 - Current
Personal Home Care Aide
Qualicare Home Health
01.2016 - 05.2020
Personal Caregiver
Caring Touch Home Health Care
11.2011 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Vashon High School