Direct Support Professional Resume Example Rise Life Services

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL

Professional Summary

Committed Healthcare professional offering over 30 years of demonstrated success in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in caring , compassion, timely and doing the best for clients needs ] with passion for helping others.

Skills

Patient Assessments
Community integration
Behavioral Management
Medication Administration
Patient Care

Meal Planning and Preparation
Cleaning
Light cleaning
Medication Management
Errands8

Work History

Direct Support Professional, 11/2014 to Current
Rise Life Services – Riverhead , NY

Minimized injuries to staff or patients by offering important support or restraint to control patient movements.
Enhanced successful patient outcomes by helping each participate in recreational activities alone or in groups.
Promoted health and wellness in psychiatric patients by providing caring emotional support and encouragement.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books.
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations to assess and document important health information.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
Helped with diagnosing patients and delivering treatments with timely medication administration and specimen collection.

Home Health Aide , 11/2014 to 03/2020
At Home Services For Independent Living – Southold , NY

Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence.
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.
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives.
Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to Supervisor.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping.
Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as Showering and Toileting, effectively reducing daily burden on family members.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients with Diabetic and Heart Related conditions to promote better nutrition.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
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.
Constructed cognitively stimulating activities.
Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments.
Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.

Recreation Aide, 11/2005 to 11/2014
Peconic Landing – Greenport , NY

Led Recreational Programs for groups of up to 50 Residents, providing motivation and guidance to participants.
Delivered recreational programs to meet needs and preferences of diverse resident population.
Communicated accurate information about available services and facilities to promote enrollment.
Facilitated interaction in programs by engaging with participants individually to provide encouragement and guidance.
Collected and analyzed participant feedback to inform program improvements.
Planned and conducted community activities such as Shopping, Dining and Entertainment.
Provided clear instruction to activity and program participants to deliver fun and safety.
Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
Performed clerical duties, including registering participants and answering specific event inquiries.
Transported and escorted program participants to and from activities and on field trips.
Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
Coordinated and led exercise, games and reading and singing activities for both small and large groups.
Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Managed quality assurance program, including on-site evaluations, internal audits and customer surveys.

Head Cook, 11/1989 to 09/2005
San Simeon By The Sound Nursing & Rehabilitation – Greenport , NY

Maintained well-organized schedules and records to keep work efficient and consistent.
Aligned seasonal menus with ingredient availability and special events for residents well being and happiness.
Maintained high food quality standards by checking delivery contents to verify product quality and quantity.
Developed recipes, portion specifications, and standard preparation procedures for all dishes.
Inspected freezer and refrigerator daily to check and maintain proper temperatures.
Prepared operational reports and analysis, monitored trends and made appropriate recommendations for success.
Mentored more than 6 kitchen staff members and dietary aides at all levels to prepare each for demanding roles.
Inspected kitchens to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
Collaborated with Dietary Manger and Assistant Dietary Manager to create delicious meals for large banquets, including Holiday and Birthday Events for up to 150 people.
Evaluated inventory levels on a Weekly Basis and placed orders to restock food and supplies.
Prevented cross-contamination from utensils, surfaces and pans when cooking and plating meals for all residents including food allergy sufferers.

Education

High School Diploma: 06/1974
Southold Junior-Senior High School - Southold, NY

Majored In Business

Certifications

CPR CERTIFIED
AMAP CERTIFIED
SCIP CERTIFIED (Strategies For Crisis Intervention Prevention)
FIRE SAFETY

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Rise Life Services
At Home Services For Independent Living
Peconic Landing
San Simeon By The Sound Nursing & Rehabilitation

School Attended

Southold Junior-Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

Direct Support Professional
Home Health Aide
Recreation Aide
Head Cook

Degrees

High School Diploma : 06/1974

Direct Support Professional Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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