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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL
Professional Summary
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. Highly capable Personal Assistant skilled at prioritizing tasks with ease. Bringing several years of experience supporting executives with high-stress and high-profile careers.
Skills
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Work History
Direct Support Professional | 10/2020 to Current
Common Spirit - Newton , IA
Common Spirit - Newton , IA
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Certified Home Health Aide | 02/2020 to 01/2021
Common Spirit - Park Rapids , MN
Common Spirit - Park Rapids , MN
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Maintained records of patient care, condition, progress or problems to report, and discussed observations with supervisor or case manager.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed.
- 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.
Certified Nursing Assistant | 10/2017 to 10/2020
Saint Anthony Hospital - Chicago , IL
Saint Anthony Hospital - Chicago , IL
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar to stay on top of symptoms and keep the Charge Nurse informed of changes.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Complied with all company-specific guidelines and performed hands-on nursing care to patients under RN supervision.
Certified Home Health Aide | 12/2017 to 09/2019
Common Spirit - San Andreas , CA
Common Spirit - San Andreas , CA
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
Education
Oyo State College Of Nursing - City | Associate of ScienceNursing, 09/1991
Oluyoro Catholic School Of Midwifery - City | Associate of ScienceNursing Midwifery, 10/1993
Oyo State College Of Hygiene - City | Associate of SciencePublic Health Nursing, 03/2000
National Open University - City | Bachelor of ScienceBachelor of Nursing Science, 09/2015
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School Attended
- Oyo State College Of Nursing
- Oluyoro Catholic School Of Midwifery
- Oyo State College Of Hygiene
- National Open University
Job Titles Held:
- Direct Support Professional
- Certified Home Health Aide
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Degrees
- Oyo State College Of Nursing - City | Associate of Science
Oluyoro Catholic School Of Midwifery - City | Associate of Science
Oyo State College Of Hygiene - City | Associate of Science
National Open University - City | Bachelor of Science
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