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DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL/FLOAT
Summary
Detail-oriented direct support professional skilled in assisting clients with daily living activities, transportation and maintaining overall well-being. Offering 15 years of healthcare experience, including monitoring clients with developmental disabilities and adhering to patient care plans. Holds superior record of patient dedication and commitment by promoting comfort and quality care.
Skills
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Experience
Direct Support Professional/Float|Dungarvin, Inc. - Old Bridge , NJ|11/2019 - 08/2020
- Worked with multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive mental healthcare to Intellectual Disabled patients.
- Helped patients adjust to hospital routines and thrive in structured environments.
- Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
Direct Support Professional|Amita Health - Milton , FL|08/2019 - 11/2019
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under direction of physician.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Kept detailed records of patient care, daily progress, medication administration and changes in health or other conditions.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom, transfers and clean up.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special client diets such as as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
Behavioral Health Technician|Dungarvin, Inc. - Pennington , NJ|06/2019 - 09/2019
- Identified behaviors associated with substance abuse and recognized signs of being under influence of alcohol or drugs.
- Assisted with execution of client activities, support groups and field trips.
- Followed standard admissions procedures and documentation requirements for all client intakes.
- Maintained all client and employee areas in good working order and with adequate supplies.
- Developed and deepened relationships with fellow staff members to enhance team collaboration.
- Completed daily client rounds and tracked client movements.
- Performed searches of resident belongings prior to admissions and throughout stays.
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Effectively managed daily charting for each patient.
- Intervened in cases that warranted it, including when clients wished to leave facility against medical advice.
- Provided client assessments upon admission and discharge.
Direct Support Professional|Community Integrated Services - City , STATE|12/2016 - 09/2019
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Facilitated best care by developing strong and trusting rapport with patient.
- Monitored and reported clients' progress.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Fostered independence in disabled individuals while closely monitoring safety at all times.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Kept detailed records of patient care, Daily progress, medication administration and changes in health or other conditions.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Prepared food and helped patients eat to support healthy nutrition.
- Checked mail, shopped for groceries and handled bill payments.
- Oversaw and planned resident schedules by coordinating doctor appointments, exercise routines, recreational activities and family visits.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special client diets such as as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
Education and Training
Medical Lake High School||City, State|06/2000High School Diploma
Additional Information
I have experience using Hoyers, wheelchairs, bath chairs and other hospital equipment. I have been a peer coach, and have my Health care and certification.
As a float I have esperience over seeing 4 houses with high behavioral clients that would need to be de-escalated occasionally at night. I kept communication opened with all staff and clients.
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School Attended
- Medical Lake High School
Job Titles Held:
- Direct Support Professional/Float
- Direct Support Professional
- Behavioral Health Technician
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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