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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Professional Summary
Hard-working professional with 6+yrs of experience and a proven knowledge of assisted living, ambulatory care, and recordkeeping. Aiming to leverage my skills to successfully fill the Medical Support Assistant role at your company.
Skills
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Work History
Direct Support Professional, 01/2019 to 07/2020
Elwyn – Lamirada , CA
Elwyn – Lamirada , CA
- Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to [Type] patients.
- Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to [Job title] treatment planning.
Multi-Skilled Operators, 03/2017 to 09/2018
Bernice Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Bernice , LA
Bernice Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc – Bernice , LA
- Balanced power production, operating costs and safety concerns through continuous system regulation.
- Tended equipment during operation and monitored readouts to determine areas of concern and quickly correct problems.
Dietary Aide, 08/2008 to 01/2017
Bayada Home Health Care – Lewisburg , PA
Bayada Home Health Care – Lewisburg , PA
- Closely followed sanitation and food handling guidelines while assisting [Job title] with [Number] daily meal preparation.
- Upheld efficiency of meal services by pre-setting over [Number] tables before patients arrived.
- Prepared and expedited food orders to support waitstaff and other team members.
- Distributed food to wait staff quickly during busy peak periods to drive customer satisfaction.
- Patiently and compassionately assisted patients requiring assistance eating meals.
- Quickly and accurately served specific meals to patients with special dietary needs.
- Increased aide productivity by working closely with [Job title] to redesign cleaning protocols, processes and workflows.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Maintained strict levels of cleanliness for tables, floors and prep areas in [Number]-person residence.
- Washed plates, cups, serving and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in [Type] commercial dishwasher.
- Documented clinical findings and entered pertinent health data for processing, recordkeeping and use by other medical professionals.
Habilitation Technician, 05/2003 to 06/2008
RHA Health ServicesSa – City , STATE
RHA Health ServicesSa – City , STATE
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
- Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
- Completed required medical and program reports and maintained medical records system, program filing system and EHR, following clinic standard operating procedures.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve [Skill].
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to [Job Title].
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with [Job title] to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients with [Type] and [Type] conditions to promote better nutrition.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/2000
Salisbury High School - City, State
Salisbury High School - City, State
No Degree: Medical Office AdministrationRowan-Cabarrus Community College - City, State
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School Attended
- Salisbury High School
- Rowan-Cabarrus Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Direct Support Professional
- Multi-Skilled Operators
- Dietary Aide
- Habilitation Technician
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 06/2000
No Degree : Medical Office Administration
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