Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations. Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Dependable worker with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Skills
Diet and Nutrition
Attentive to People
Clear Communication
Team Collaboration
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Problem Identification
Needs Assessment
Convalescence Support
Patient Ambulation
Sound Judgment
First Aid Certification
Bedside Care
Progress Tracking
Personal Service
Time Management
Supportive Personality
CPR Certification
Relationship Building
Household Cleaning
Client Records Management
Service Documentation
Care Planning
Social Perceptiveness
Client Education
Critical Thinking
Caring Companionship
Physical Stamina
Decision Making
Incapacitation care
Case Management Experience
Quality Program Protocols
Care Plan Management
Behavior Redirection
Knowledge of State Regulations
Compassionate Client Care
Client Documentation
Community Activities
Client Safety and First Aid
Health Services
Crisis Management
Experience
03/2023 to Current
Direct Support ProfessionalPine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources – Purvis, MS,
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
02/2019 to 11/2022
Direct Support ProfessionalPine Belt Mental Healthcare Resources – Ellisville, MS,
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
12/2017 to 01/2019
CaregiverSeven Hills Foundation – Baltimore, MD,
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
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.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
01/2015 to 12/2018
CaregiverSeven Hills Foundation – Billerica, MA,
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
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.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Helped patients during ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2020 to to
Associate of Science: Nursing Education Sigma Institute of Health Sciences - , GPA:
Expected in 12/2018 to to
Associate of Science: Nursing Harrisburg Area Community College - Harrisburg, PA GPA:
Expected in 12/2015 to to
GED: Reading Area Community College - Reading, PA GPA:
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