Alicia Segalini
Stormville,New York
Summary
Committed Direct Support Professional offers 21 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.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
ARC Of Westchester
Hawthorne, NY
08.2019 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Corporation
Mount Kisco, NY
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted patients adjusting to hospital procedures using highly structured settings.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Activity Leader
Open Gate Inc.
Somers, NY
08.2000 - 05.2016
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
- Designed wide variety of activities to stimulate interest, involvement and engagement of patients.
- Managed safety concerns and adhered to all compliance requirements.
- Organized activities for students and created welcoming and supportive environment to encourage participation.
- Assisted in implementing programs to meet needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Evaluated students by antecedent, behavior and consequence (ABC) analysis to redirect students with Autism.
- Kept activity rooms and equipment organized and clean.
- Drafted budgets for programs and ordered materials that were needed for certain activities.
- Arranged outings as part of recreational program.
- Planned resident outings and special events to mark holidays and celebrate special occasions.
- Created and delivered recreational programs for small and large groups of residents.
- Worked with nursing team to identify and document changes in patient mental acuity and physical abilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Carmel High School
Carmel, NYCNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Yorktown Boces Program
Yorktown Heights, NY06.1999
Skills
- Diet and Nutrition
- Personal Service
- Social Perceptiveness
- Decision Making
- CPR Certification
- Household Cleaning
- Problem Identification
- Clear Communication
- Relationship Building
- Attentive to People
- Team Collaboration
- First Aid Certification
- Sound Judgment
- Caring Companionship
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
ARC Of Westchester
08.2019 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Living Corporation
09.2016 - 08.2019
Activity Leader
Open Gate Inc.
08.2000 - 05.2016
High School Diploma -
Carmel High School
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant
Yorktown Boces Program
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