direct care worker resume example with 7+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
, , 100 Montgomery St. 10th Floor(555) 432-1000, resumesample@example.com
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills.
Skills
Compassionate Client Care
Client Safety and First Aid
Medication Administration
Client Documentation
Behavioral Management
Care Plan Assessment
Patient Care
First Aid and Safety
Community Activities
Crisis Management
ADL Support
Direct Patient Care
Experience
01/2020 to CurrentDirect Care WorkerFraser | Eagan, MN,
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
01/2016 to 06/2021Residential Care AssociateKane's Furniture | Tampa, FL,
Assisted patients to complete bathing, feeding, lifting, mobility and transferring activities.
Provided companionship, personal care and household management assistance to clients within private home settings.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Documented and reported observations of patient behavior, complaints or physical symptoms to nurses.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Administered medications and educated patients and families on correct at-home administration.
01/2017 to 09/2018Sales AssociateLiberty Homecare | Durham, NC,
Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
Engaged customers in friendly, professional dialogue to determine needs.
Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Worked with fellow sales team members to achieve group targets.
Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and promotions.
Developed trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
Assessed customer needs to provide assistance and information on product features.
Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application or usage.
Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals.
Received and displayed product shipments on store retail shelves upon delivery.
Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
02/2016 to 05/2018Personal Care AssistantPrivate Care | City, STATE,
Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
Met with various caregivers to promote continuous professional development and implement quality treatment strategies.
Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Education and Training
Expected in 03/2012 to to Associate of Science | Nursing Nursing School India , India , GPA:
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