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Adeline Charles

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Accomplished Direct Support Professional Caregiver with a proven track record at Merakey, enhancing client wellness and autonomy through expert care in ADL Assistance and compassionate emotional support. Excelled in fostering community integration and self-advocacy, significantly improving clients' quality of life. Skilled in multitasking and organization, consistently delivering personalized, respectful care. Diligent Caregiver focused on providing optimal support to clients through personalized assistance and care required to manage diverse medical conditions. Proficient in organizing medications, doctor appointments and personal activities. Caring, organized and friendly with excellent interpersonal skills. Skilled Care Provider assisting elderly, convalescents, or persons with disabilities with daily living activities in-home or within care facility. Keep house by making beds, doing laundry, washing dishes and preparing meals. Advise families and healthcare team regarding health concerns, nutrition, cleanliness, and household activities. Compassionate Job Title possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in Area of expertise. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available Number hours per week, weekends and evenings. Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities. Experienced Job Title knowledgeable about safe patient ambulation, personal grooming assistance and housekeeping. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support. Compassionate Job Title assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Merakey
07.2024 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
  • Served as a knowledgeable advocate for clients during interactions with external agencies or service providers ensuring their rights, preferences, and needs were respected.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs or scheduling requirements while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Elwyn
09.2022 - 12.2023
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed clients'' physical, mental, and emotional needs.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Bancroft
12.2019 - 08.2022
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

CADES
07.2016 - 04.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
  • Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.

Education

Nursing

Roxborough School of Nursing
Philadelphia, PA

Associate Of Science - Science of Health

Delaware Community College
Media, PA
05.2024

Skills

  • Disability Awareness
  • Emotional Support
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Community Integration
  • Patient Care
  • Self-Advocacy Support
  • Activity Planning
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Respectful and Compassionate
  • Special Needs Care
  • Strong Ethics
  • Multitasking and Organization
  • Supportive Companionship
  • Medication Administration
  • ADL Assistance
  • Elderly Care

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Merakey
07.2024 - Current

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Elwyn
09.2022 - 12.2023

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Bancroft
12.2019 - 08.2022

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

CADES
07.2016 - 04.2021

Nursing

Roxborough School of Nursing

Associate Of Science - Science of Health

Delaware Community College
Adeline Charles