Amanda Louk
15 Main Street Apt 3 Oceanport,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional Caregiver with experience in providing personalized care to individuals with different types of disabilities. Skilled in implementing effective behavior management strategies, creating individualized care plans, and fostering supportive relationships. Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and build rapport, leading to improved patient wellbeing and autonomy. Previous work has made notable impacts by improving quality of life for clients through consistent, high-quality support and compassion.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Dungarvin
Freehold, NJ
06.2024 - Current
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Organized recreational activities for clients such as music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy and outdoor activities.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Pennreach
Allentown, New Jersey
06.2023 - 04.2024
- Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes and incident reports.
- Ensured safety of all individuals in the facility at all times.
- Encouraged a sense of self-determination among clients while providing guidance when necessary.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Demonstrated empathy towards individuals receiving services while promoting independence whenever possible.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Patient Transport Aide
Hackensack meridian health Jersey shore hospital
Neptune City, New Jersey
07.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with transfer from stretcher to wheelchair and vice versa.
- Organized patient transportations according to physician orders.
- Provided assistance to physicians and nurses in the emergency room during patient transports.
- Ensure patient comfort and security during transport
- Give words of hope and encouragement whyle transporting patients to and from various test sites and back
Education
Ethical Considerations For Recovery - Peer Recovery Coach
Midstreams CCAR Training
09-2024
Recovery Coach Academy - Peer Recovery Coach
Midstreams CCAR Training
09-2024
GED -
Ocean County College G.E.D Program
Toms River, NJ09-2008
Skills
- Activity Planning
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- First-aid and CPR
- Patient Care
- Compassionate client care
- Patient Companionship
- Compassionate communication
- Supportive Companionship
- Direct Patient Care
- Special Needs Care
- Dependable and Responsible
- Strong Ethics
- Client Transportation
- Daily living assistance
- Behavior redirection
- Promotes independence
- Patience
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Dungarvin
06.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Pennreach
06.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Transport Aide
Hackensack meridian health Jersey shore hospital
07.2022 - 03.2023
Ethical Considerations For Recovery - Peer Recovery Coach
Midstreams CCAR Training
Recovery Coach Academy - Peer Recovery Coach
Midstreams CCAR Training
GED -
Ocean County College G.E.D Program