direct care staff dcs resume example with 2+ years of experience
Experienced Care Provider offering 15 years of experience providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with children and elderly, with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.
Direct care professional well-versed in assisting individuals to meet medical and emotional needs. Trained in appointment, medication and household management. Devoted to providing companionship and attentive care.
A well experienced Certified Nurse Aide with a 3 years in the nursing team assisting clients with various daily living needs at home, Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with dressing/ grooming, assist with transfer from bed to wheelchair, Assist with ambulation with the aid of gait belt, experience in Catheter care, experience with change of positioning in bed, Devoted to providing companionship and attentive care, providing safety for clients, Medication reminder, Checking vital signs, carrying out light housekeeping and other Task assign. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Task and training in Skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the nursing Industry.
- Cooking meals
- Light cleaning
- Transporting patients
- Measuring bodily fluids
- Companionship and emotional support
- Supporting personal needs
- Recording vital signs
- Documenting behaviors
- Compassionate caregiver
Sevierville, TN, 01/2020 - Current
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
- Guided patients to restroom, to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Helped clients shop for groceries or personal items.
- Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments and arranging transportation.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Bettendorf, IA, 06/2020 - 09/2020
- Transported Number patients daily via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
- Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices or errands.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
- Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
City, STATE, 10/2022 - Current
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
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School Attended
- Houston Community College
- Delta State University Abraka
Job Titles Held:
- Direct Care Staff (DCS)
- Care Provider
- CNA
Degrees
- Diploma
- B.SC Biochemistry
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