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DIRECT CARE PROFESSIONAL
Professional Summary

Healthcare professional and home companion with strong history of providing support to clients within business environments to deliver comprehensive administrative assistance. Providing knowledge of clerical tasks, project support, scheduling, time management, assignment prioritization and customer service.

Quickly resolving issues, handling conflicting priorities, remaining flexible and striving to exceed organizational goals. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Skills
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Government Regulations
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Behavioral Management
  • Care Plan Management
  • Administering Medication
  • Food Preparation
  • Cleaning
  • Bathing
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Mental Illness Treatment
Work History
Direct Care Professional | 03/2020 to Current
Center For Human Development Inc. - Springfield , MA
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
  • Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with Supervisors and team members to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Analyzed overall client performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices or errands.
Outreach Worker | 03/2019 to 03/2020
Center For Human Development Inc. - Springfield, MA
  • Identified service gaps and located needed resources for individuals, including housing, work placement and other support.
  • Collaborated on program operations with outreach, including offering feedback from participants and improvement recommendations.
  • Worked with clients to improve life choices and maximize benefits of programs.
  • Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
  • Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with clinicians to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Analyzed overall client performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals.
  • Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices or errands.
Direct Support Professional | 06/2017 to 08/2019
Pathlight - Springfield, MA
  • Assisted patients with adjusting to hospital procedures and helped each thrive in highly structured settings.
  • Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
  • Helped with diagnosing patients and delivering treatments with timely medication administration and specimen collection.
  • Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to [Job title] treatment planning.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Quickly identified problematic changes in patient behavior and progress by closely monitoring patients and keeping detailed records.
  • Assisted staff members during emergency situations while maintaining professionalism and observational skills.
Education
Springfield High School of Science And Technology - Springfield, MA | High School Diploma08/2015
Springfield Technical Community College - Springfield, MA | Associate of ArtsLiberal Arts And General Studies, 05/2018
College of Our Lady of The Elms - Chicopee, MA | No DegreeSocial Work
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Center For Human Development Inc.
  • Pathlight

School Attended

  • Springfield High School of Science And Technology
  • Springfield Technical Community College
  • College of Our Lady of The Elms

Job Titles Held:

  • Direct Care Professional
  • Outreach Worker
  • Direct Support Professional

Degrees

  • Springfield High School of Science And Technology - Springfield , MA | High School Diploma
    Springfield Technical Community College - Springfield , MA | Associate of Arts
    College of Our Lady of The Elms - Chicopee , MA | No Degree

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