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DIRECT CARE WORKER

Professional Summary

Attentive Healthcare professional offering expertise in housekeeping, meal preparation and scheduling. Bringing over 8 years of experience in serving chronically ill patients, including assisting with daily living activities and household tasks. Recognized for ability to provide unprecedented emotional and physical support to patients. Caring and empathetic Direct Care Worker with considerable experience in assisting adults with disabilities. Plans, develops, and implements individual program plans and carries out existing plan of care. Certified in medication administration and ensures that consumers take prescribed medicines and receive adequate nutrition. Administered treatments, make beds, cook meals, handle laundry, and run errands.

Skills

First Aid and Safety
Bathing
Cleaning
Meal Preparation
Privacy and confidentiality
Patient Care
Medication Administration
Medical Records Management
Transporting patients
Community integration
Progress documentation
Care Plan Management
State Regulations Knowledge
First aid and safety

Diver License
CPR Certified
State regulations knowledge
Patient care
Behavioral Management
Direct Patient Care
Childcare experience
Indirect Patient Care
Clinical quality program standards
Care plan assessment
Patient Assessments
Medical office administration
Patient Management
Medication Management

Work History

Direct Care Worker, 07/2020 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices or errands.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.

Resident Care Aide, 12/2019 to 07/2020
Company Name – City, State

Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
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.
Investigated, documented and submitted information to Quality Department about special incidents, events and complaints.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Checked vital signs on basis and contacted regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
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.

Supervisor, 08/2017 to 12/2019
Company Name – City, State

Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows to meet any daily demand.
Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Enhanced training programs to strengthen employee knowledge and promote new managers from within.
Created efficient work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and keep shifts properly staffed.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Provided coaching and counseling to employees to encourage professional growth as well as meet short- and long-term goals.
Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
Developed training, task and process guidelines and communicated clear and concise directions to employees.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.

Education

High School Diploma: 05/1990
Southeast High School - City

Resume Overview

School Attended

Southeast High School

Job Titles Held:

Direct Care Worker
Resident Care Aide
Supervisor

Degrees

High School Diploma : 05/1990

Direct Care Worker Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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