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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Professional Summary

Committed Healthcare professional offering Twenty years of demonstrated success in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity, and with passion for helping others.

Compassionate individual committed to enhancing patient experiences through effective collaboration and detailed planning of personalized care. Skilled at staying calm and productive in emergency situations.

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-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support.

Experienced non-medical Care Provider offering twenty years of expertise providing in-home care. Complete domestic duties, help patients with self-care and hygiene and provide companionship. Experienced working with DD and MI with skill anticipating and proactively addressing client needs. Friendly and engaging with strong attention to detail.

Skills
  • Behavioral management
  • Patient care
  • First aid and safety
  • Community integration
  • Patient privacy
  • Care plan assessment
  • Medical office administration
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Meal planning and preparation
  • Progress documentation
  • Medication administration
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • First Aid, CPR, Cultural Diversity, Drug Free Workplace, Limited English Proficiency for CMHCM, Grievance and Appeals Training, Hazardous Communication, Infection Prevention, Life Safety, Person Centered Planning-Self Determination, Recipients Rights- Confidentially-HIPAA, Security Management, Sexual Harassment (CMHCM Central Michigan), Utility System, Worker Safety Reporting Incidents Basic First Aid CMHCM, Stigma as a Barrier to Recovery.
Work History
04/1994 to 09/2000
Direct Support ProfessionalIndependent Case Management – Russellville , AR

Experienced in all aspects of home health care, including administer medication, bathing and personal hygiene, light house keeping , cooking, transportation and companionship.

Familiar with proper lifting methods for removing males and females from and to wheelchair, bathing, bathroom, and bed. Able to bathe and dress patrons.

Entrusted with daily care of developmentally disabled, mental-illness, and semi- independent adults in their homes

Prepare and cook meals from scratch up to three meals daily following patron's food tastes and dietary concerns.

04/2012 to 06/2015
Personal Emergency Response Service Independent Case Management – Sherwood , AR

A 24 hour service 7 days a week that monitors the health and safety, and security, of designated recipients (MI and DD) simultaneously via electronic monitoring systems from a central location and responds to their needs verbally, in person, or by arranging for the appropriate response. Responds at scheduled intervals; determined by the service plan as needed or on an emergency basis.
Scheduled meds reminder, supervisions and weekly med set up:
Scheduled and unscheduled home visits: for medical attention and personal assistance, such as blood sugar checks, eye drops, personal care.
Unscheduled emergency response: such as alarms on respirator.
First aid: in home injuries and treatments.
Monitoring recipient: providing safety and security while promoting independence.
Reassurance: being available, providing an opportunity for a client to be alone in his/her own home.
Staffing emergencies: back up for group homes.
Dietary Supervision:specialized diets.
Transportation: under special circumstances

09/2000 to 06/2019
Personal Emergency Response Service Community Mental Health For Central Michigan – City , STATE

A 24 hour service 7 days a week that monitors the health and safety, and security, of designated recipients (MI and DD) simultaneously via electronic monitoring systems from a central location and responds to their needs verbally, in person, or by arranging for the appropriate response. Responds at scheduled intervals; determined by the service plan as needed or on an emergency basis.

Scheduled meds reminder, supervisions and weekly med set up:

Scheduled and unscheduled home visits: for medical attention and personal assistance, such as blood sugar checks, eye drops, personal care.

Unscheduled emergency response: such as alarms on respirator.

First aid: in home injuries and treatments.

Monitoring recipient: providing safety and security while promoting independence.

Reassurance: being available, providing an opportunity for a client to be alone in his/her own home.

Staffing emergencies: back up for group homes.

Dietary Supervision: specialized diets.

Transportation: under special circumstances

08/2019 to Current
Direct Support ProfessionalSpectrum Community Services – City , STATE
  • Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
  • Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
  • Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Updated patient files with current information about vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Education
06/1992
High School Diploma
Midland High School - City, State
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  • Midland High School

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