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Derrick W. Tuggerson, Jr., CNA

Home Health Aide

Gender: Male
Experience: 9 years

About Derrick W. Tuggerson, Jr., CNA

Derrick Wayne Tuggerson, Jr., CNA is a home health aide, student in an organized health care education/training program, personal care attendant, attendant care technician, day training/habilitation specialist, adult companion, chore provider, and homemaker. Mr. Derrick W. Tuggerson, Jr. has 9 years of experience in home health aide.

Education

Derrick W. Tuggerson, Jr., CNA earned a degree of a Certified in Nursing Administration.

Licenses

Derrick W. Tuggerson, Jr., CNA has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since May 26, 2017, and his NPI number is 1386172906.

Book an Appointment

To schedule an appointment with Mr. Derrick W. Tuggerson, Jr., please call (352) 299-1961.

Home Health Aide

A person trained to assist public health nurses, home health nurses, and other health professionals in the bedside care of patients in their homes.

Home Health Aides in Ocala, FL

Student in an Organized Health Care Education/Training Program

An individual who is enrolled in an organized health care education/training program leading to a degree, certification, registration, and/or licensure to provide health care.

Students In An Organized Health Care Education Training Program in Ocala, FL

Personal Care Attendant

An individual who provides assistance with eating, bathing, dressing, personal hygiene, activities of daily living as specified in the plan of care. Services which are incidental to the care furnished, or essential to the health and welfare of the individual may also be provided. Personal care providers must meet state defined training and certification standards

Personal Care Attendants in Ocala, FL

Attendant Care Technician

An individual who provides hands-on care, of both a supportive and health related nature, specific to the needs of a medically stable, physically handicapped individual. Supportive services are those that substitute for the absence, loss, diminution, or impairment of a physical or cognitive function. This service may include skilled or nursing care to the extent permitted by state law.

Attendant Care Technicians in Ocala, FL

Day Training/Habilitation Specialist

Mr. Derrick W. Tuggerson, Jr. is a Day Training/Habilitation Specialist in Ocala, FL with special training and skill in creating and implementing customized programs to help patients participate in communities. As a Day Training/Habilitation Specialist, Derrick W. Tuggerson, Jr., CNA performs direct support for patients. Day Training/Habilitation is support to help develop and maintain the life skills of patients with developmental disabilities. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Day Training/Habilitation Specialists include autism, Down's syndrome, and cerebral palsy. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Day Training/Habilitation Specialists include self-care, communication and behavior management, socialization training, job coaching, improving adaptive living skills, enabling recreational activities, and providing transportation to all activities.

Individuals experienced or trained in working with developmentally disabled individuals who need assistance in acquiring and maintaining life skills that enable them to cope more effectively with the demands of independent living.

Day Training Habilitation Specialists in Ocala, FL

Adult Companion

An individual who provides supervision, socialization, and non-medical care to a functionally impaired adult. Companions may assist or supervise the individual with such tasks as meal preparation, laundry and shopping, but do not perform these activities as discrete services. These services are provided in accordance with a therapeutic goal in the plan of care.

Adult Companions in Ocala, FL

Chore Provider

An individual who provides home maintenance services required to sustain a safe, sanitary living environment for individuals who because of age or disabilities is unable to perform the activities. These services include heavy household chores such as washing floors, windows, and walls; tacking down loose rugs and tiles; and moving heavy items of furniture in order to provide safe access and egress.

Chore Providers in Ocala, FL

Homemaker

An individual who provides general household activities such as meal preparation, laundry, and light housekeeping, when the individual regularly responsible for these activities is temporarily absent or unable to provide for himself. Homemakers must meet the state defined training standards.

Homemakers in Ocala, FL

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