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DIRECT CARE SPECIALIST

Professional Summary

I've gained experience and knowledge working with adults,teenagers and children which ranged from elementary through high school . In the areas which targeted at-risk and neglect,abuse children, behavior problems and related to family centered issues. I learned to implement familiy's strenghts,their self esteem and empowered them to be self-sufficient.

Im biligual, posses CPR and First Aid. I've completed about two hundred and four hours of training of different related issues family's experiences ub a crisis situation.

Work History

Direct Care Specialist , 11/2015 to 03/2020
Company Name – City, State

Transported clients to their doctor appointments as needed
Worked with patients ,individually orientation a group sessions,to assist in overcoming dependies, adjusting to life, or making changes
Developed clients treatment plans based on research, clinical experience, and histories
Conduct chemical dependency program orientation sessions
Participate in case conferences or staff meetings
Coordinate counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other health professionals, such as doctors,nurses, or social workers
Review and evaluate client's progress in relation to measurable goals described in treatment plans and care plans
Communicates effectively professionally with clients,providers,case managers, medical stake holders and other staff members
Particapate in Quality Improvement plans other tasks by implementing cost-saving initiatives that addressed long-standing problems

Caregiver, 05/2014 to 04/2015
Company Name – City, State

Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces and home
Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs
Conferred with to discuss patient condition and medical care, helping to optimize treatments and enhance outcomes
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
Transported patient daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
Transported patient daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities
Transported patient daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities

Direct Support Staff, 03/2006 to 03/2013
Company Name – City, State

Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
Transported children to and from school, activities and appointments
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information

Behavorial Health Tech, 09/2010 to 10/2011
Company Name – City, State

Developed team communications and information for client's meetings
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time
Worked with patients customers to understand needs and provided services
Transported client' to outings and doctors appointments
Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately
Developed treatment plans based on research ,clinical experience, and client
Conducted chemical dependency program orientation sessions
Coordinatd counseling efforts with mental health professionals or other related health professionals, such as doctors, nurses, or social workers
Reviewed and evaluated client's progress n relation to measureable goals described in treatment and care plan
Interviewed clients' ,reviewed records, and conferred with other professionals to evaluate individual's mental and physical condition and to determine their suitable for participation in a specific program
Planned or implemented follow-up or aftercare programs for clients to be discharged from treatment plan
Assessed individuals degree of drug dependency by collecting and analyzing urine samples
Worked with nine patients to understand needs and provide services

Education

Associate of Applied Science: Administrative Assistance and Secretarial Science, 2001
Cochise College - City, State

Received my Associate of Applied Science

High School Diploma: 05/1978
Douglas High School - City, State

Walking

I go walking to watch my weight and it relaxes me alot

Highlights

Writing,Reading & Comprehension excellent
Oriented
Client focused
Able to work Independently
File,records Management

Interviewing/Counseling Techniques
Client relations excellent
Excellent time management
Dispute reesolution experience

Resume Overview

School Attended

Cochise College
Douglas High School

Job Titles Held:

Direct Care Specialist
Caregiver
Direct Support Staff
Behavorial Health Tech

Degrees

Associate of Applied Science : Administrative Assistance and Secretarial Science , 2001
High School Diploma : 05/1978

Direct Care Specialist Resume Example

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