Direct Care Worker Resume Example - Reading, Pennsylvania

YDIRECT CARE WORKER

Skills

First Aid and Safety
State Regulations Knowledge
Care Plan Management
Care Plan Assessment
Behavioral Management
Administering Medication
Patient Care
Rehabilitation
Cleaning
Meal Preparation

Allergy Management
Patient Bathing
Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
ADLs Assistance
Catheterization
Healthy Meal Preparation
Adaptive Equipment
Clinical Documentation
Postoperative Care

Professional Summary

Committed Healthcare professional offering 3 years of demonstrated success in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity.

Experienced Direct Care worker, Personal care assistance,Home health aid, caregiver knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Passionate about supporting patients in any kind environments dealing with mental health concerns such as Dementia and Depression. Offer expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness and household activities. Personal Care Aide experienced in assisting clients with mental impairments or physical limitations to manage everyday tasks. Skilled in geriatric care and providing companionship and direct assistance to cognitively impaired clients. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Empathetic Care Worker with sensitive and compassionate approach to cultivating trusting, stimulating and varied lifestyle for residents. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. 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. Dedicated to serving individuals with special needs with utmost respect and consideration. Deep passion to help guide clients to full potential. Monitor behaviors of clients and encourage to participate in appropriate activities as noted within plan of care. Provide assisted daily living skills to deliver proper care. CPR and First Aid certified with Child Abuse Clearance. Experienced Personal Assistant successful at minimizing hassles and alleviating client concerns by effectively coordinating schedules, planning events, running errands and handling childcare and household tasks. Highly capable Personal Assistant skilled at prioritizing tasks with ease. Bringing several years of experience supporting executives with high-stress and high-profile careers.

Work History

December 2020 - CurrentDirect Care Worker, Maxim Healthcare, Reading, PA

Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
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 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.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Helped with home management tasks such as preparing meals, grocery shopping, and cleaning.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Analyzed overall client performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities.
Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices or errands.
Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.

September 2019 - March 2020Personal Care Assistant, Maxim Healthcare, Reading, PA

Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments.
Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns inmedical record books.
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.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted any significant changes.
Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.

June 2018 - December 2018Home Health Aide, Daily Dove Caregiver, Reading, PA

Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Completed required medical and program reports and maintained medical records system, program filing system and EHR, following clinic standard operating procedures.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
Documented vital statistics and coordinated with health care providers.
Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients with [Type] and [Type] conditions to promote better nutrition.
Planned and implemented community outreach and events to provide health education about cancer, self-care and preventative breast examinations.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
Provided information about health system navigation, patient rights and health information privacy.
Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.
Administered insulin and label medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.

Education

Expected in January 2023Associate of Science, RNReading Area Community College, Reading, PA

December 2020GEDReading Area Community College, Reading, PA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Maxim Healthcare
Daily Dove Caregiver

School Attended

Reading Area Community College

Job Titles Held:

Direct Care Worker
Personal Care Assistant
Home Health Aide

Degrees

Associate of Science , RN
GED

Direct Care WorkerResume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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