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DISABILITY SPECIALIST
Professional Summary

Hardworking Disability Support Worker dedicated to comprehensive, compassionate and individualized patient care. Manages appointments and medication, assists with bathing and grooming and maintains tidy environments. Expert in disability support.

Trained in providing crisis intervention services in addition to routine care and support. Conducts assessments, sets goals and improves patient quality of life with hands-on assistance.

Work History
Disability Specialist, 04/2012 - 03/2020Joyner Homes LLc, Detroit , MI
  • Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Collaborated with parents on home care and support for children with disabilities.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Offered social support by transporting individuals to events and activities, in addition to medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Provided high level of physical support by lifting, adjusting and moving clients.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
  • Communicated child needs to teachers, doctors and parents to increase child health and happiness.
  • Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
  • Kept detailed daily logs with care actions, patient behaviors and all incidents.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
  • Checked medication schedules and patient needs to enforce correct medication administration.
Disability Support Worker, 04/2007 - 05/2011Select Specialty Hospitals, Grosse Pointe, MI
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Worked with children and parents to closely monitor and record social, behavioral and academic growth.
  • Helped family members plan healthy meals, purchase ingredients and cook meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Kept close eye on client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Adhered to all company requirements for patient interactions and care standards.
  • Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
  • Communicated child needs to teachers, doctors and parents to increase child health and happiness.
  • Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Merchandise Handler, 03/2004 - 03/2007Pepsico Inc., Detroit, MI
  • Gained and maintained knowledge of general merchandise to accurately respond to customer questions and make suggestions about products and services.
  • Complied with health regulations, sanitation guidelines and safety procedures for department and store to promote safe and clean shopping environment for guests.
  • Monitored merchandise for damage and un-saleable or returnable condition to submit damage claims and minimize store loss.
  • Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free.
  • Accepted delivered packages, verified products and checked delivery totals to keep system records current and accurate.
Merchandise Handler, 01/2002 - 10/2003Better Made Snack Foods, Detroit, MI
  • Gained and maintained knowledge of general merchandise to accurately respond to customer questions and make suggestions about products and services.
  • Monitored merchandise for damage and un-saleable or returnable condition to submit damage claims and minimize store loss.
  • Labeled, stocked and inventoried general merchandise and reviewed expiration dates to keep items properly rotated.
Education
Bachelors Of Business, Health Care , Expected in 06/2024
University Of Phoenix - Tempe, AZ
Skills
  • Medication organization
  • Daily living assistance
  • Documentation skills
  • Appointment management
  • Social history intake procedures
  • Networking with staff
  • Visiting patient homes
  • Quality of life guidelines
  • Assessing needs
  • Goal Setting
  • Multitasking abilities
  • Good listening skills
  • Teamwork
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Detail-oriented
  • Relationship-Building
  • Disease management standards
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Joyner Homes LLc
  • Select Specialty Hospitals
  • Pepsico Inc.
  • Better Made Snack Foods

School Attended

  • University Of Phoenix

Job Titles Held:

  • Disability Specialist
  • Disability Support Worker
  • Merchandise Handler

Degrees

  • Bachelors Of Business , Health Care Expected in 06/2024

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