Direct Support Staff resume example with 1+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Professional Summary
Committed Direct Support Staff offers almost 3 years in home healthcare. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping with passion for helping others. It brings me joy when I am able to help others in times of need.
Skills
Diet and Nutrition
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Needs Assessment
Decision Making
Household Cleaning
Caring Companionship
Supportive Personality
Clear Communication
Time Management
Ability to Lift Clients
Critical Thinking
Attentive to People
CPR Certification
First Aid Certification
Medication Administration
Accurate in Following Orders
Meal Planning
Client Transportation
Incontinence Care
Grocery Shopping
Injury Prevention
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Work History
06/2021 to CurrentDirect Support StaffRockwell Care Services | Soda Springs, ID,
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
10/2020 to 07/2021Elderly CaregiverTrinity Health Corporation | Algona, IA,
Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
07/2020 to 10/2020Cashier Beaumont Hospitals | Belleville, MI,
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Maintained cash drawer of $[Amount] or more per shift.
Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
Collected and authorized payments of guests.
Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
Replenished sales floor merchandise and organized shelves, racks and bins for optimal appearance.
Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
Education
Expected in 07/2021GED | Mifflin County Career Link, Lewistown PA, GPA:
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