Antonette Moore
Coolidge,AZ
Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Staff Member at Brothers and Keepers, skilled in life skills training and crisis intervention. Enhanced patient well-being through emotional support and effective communication, fostering trust and independence. Successfully implemented treatment plans, ensuring safety and dignity while advocating for patient rights in a supportive environment. CPR certified and dedicated to improving client outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
MMP Group Home
San Tan Valley, AZ
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Managed challenging behaviors effectively using appropriate de-escalation techniques and crisis intervention strategies when necessary.
- Utilized active listening skills in order to understand each patient''s unique needs, preferences, and goals for their care plan execution.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Direct Care Staff Member
Brothers and Keepers
Mesa Az
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Enhanced patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive care in daily routines.
- Documented patient progress through detailed record-keeping, contributing to ongoing evaluation of care plans effectiveness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Utilized crisis intervention techniques effectively during emergencies, ensuring safety of both patients and staff members involved.
- Established strong rapport with patients, fostering trust and open communication for better understanding of individual needs.
- Developed essential life skills in patients through hands-on training in areas such as budgeting, cooking, and self-care practices.
- Contributed to the overall functioning of the facility by performing administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments or updating records as needed.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Improved communication between staff members by implementing a streamlined system for sharing pertinent information about patient needs and progress.
- Strengthened relationships with local community organizations, facilitating opportunities for patients to engage in meaningful social interactions and activities.
- Guided patients toward achieving personal goals by offering emotional support, encouragement, and practical advice.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Advocated for patient rights, ensuring that their voices were heard and respected within the care environment.
- Actively participated in staff meetings, sharing insights on patient experiences to inform team-wide decision-making processes.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces for a safe and comfortable atmosphere conducive to healing.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Education
High School Diploma -
Independence High School
Glendale, AZ05.2018
Skills
- Client-centered approach
- Social skills
- Daily living activities
- Medication monitoring
- Professional boundaries
- Social skills development
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Appointment management
- CPR certified
- Medication organization
- Safety monitoring
- Emergency response
- Treatment plan implementation
- Behavioral support
- Life skills training
- Support plan management
Certification
CPI Certified
First Aid & CPR
Finger print clearance card
Relias certificate
Accomplishments
My accomplishments over the years with changing young lives into transitioning into adulthood or moving to standard group homes when completing the program. I have a passion with working with others and helping them reach their goals and aspirations in life. I have seven years of experience working with kids/adults with disabilities, behavioral health and as well as elderly patients.
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
MMP Group Home
02.2025 - Current
Direct Care Staff Member
Brothers and Keepers
05.2024 - 02.2025
High School Diploma -
Independence High School