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DIRECT CARE WORKER
Professional Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Staff possessing gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating all with dignity and respect. Expertise in healthcare and clerical. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40+ hours per week, including weekends and evenings.
Skills
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Work History
Direct Care Worker, 06/2014 to Current
Genesis In-Home Care – Troy , MI
Genesis In-Home Care – Troy , MI
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices or errands.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Security Guard, 04/2012 to 10/2013
Acadia Healthcare – Pittsburgh , PA
Acadia Healthcare – Pittsburgh , PA
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every Timeframe to spot and investigate concerns.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates.
CNA, 05/2008 to 12/2011
Faith Regional Health Services – Norfolk , NE
Faith Regional Health Services – Norfolk , NE
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep Job titles informed of changes.
- Participated in Type fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Cared for average of Number patients per Timeframe in Type facility, delivering high-quality, efficient support to meet all needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering Type treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Nurses Aide, 10/2002 to 05/2006
Sava Senior Care – Sumter , SC
Sava Senior Care – Sumter , SC
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Job Title.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in Type fun activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Completed all home cleaning tasks, including dusting, washing dishes, laundry and vacuuming.
- Maintained and organized patient rooms and communal spaces to minimize environmental and safety hazards.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
- Provided total hygiene care to Number patients per shift by assisting with skincare, bathing and toileting.
- Assisted in feeding patients by offering fluids and snacks and recording amounts consumed in logbook
- Promoted patient socialization, self-care and development by recognizing and using patient strengths to motivate patient.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Used wheelchairs and Type equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
- Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
- Employed mobility devices and Type equipment to lift patients from chairs to beds, following all safety procedures to avoid injuries.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
Education
Prattville High School - City, State
Bachelor of Applied Science: Health Administration, Expected in 08/2021
University of Phoenix-Online
University of Phoenix-Online
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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School Attended
- Prattville High School
- University of Phoenix-Online
Job Titles Held:
- Direct Care Worker
- Security Guard
- CNA
- Nurses Aide
Degrees
- Bachelor of Applied Science : Health Administration , Expected in 08/2021
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