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Autum Hockenberry
Moundsville,WV
Summary
Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety. Caring dsp dedicated to offering comprehensive personal support. Talented in cooking meals, organizing schedules and updating documentation. Strong knowledge of emotional, physical and social support strategies. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sevita Health
Direct Care Professional
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, medication administration, and incident reports to ensure effective communication among team members.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
Sevita Health
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
08.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Promoted independence among clients by teaching essential life skills such as budgeting, cooking, and public transportation use.
- Increased community integration for clients through the organization of social events, volunteer opportunities, and outings.
- Assisted in staffing decisions including selection, hiring, training, scheduling, and mentoring new team members to ensure quality care provision.
- Enhanced individual care by developing personalized support plans for clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Developed and maintained a constructive partnership with external agencies to support clients'' involvement in recreational, educational, and vocational programs.
Toms Third Alarm
Bartender
08.2022 - 08.2023
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Bartender
08.2022 - 03.2023
Job overview
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and communication with colleagues.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
Education
John Glenn High SchoolNew Concord, OH
High School Diploma
06.2018
Mid-East CTC, Adult EducationZanesville, OH
Associate of Science from Vet Assisting
04.2018
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Bathing Assistance
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Grooming assistance
- Dressing assistance
- Individualized Service Planning
- Professional boundaries
- Emotional Support
- Client documentation
- Meal Preparation
- Feeding Assistance
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Supervisor
Sevita Health
08.2023 - 01.2024
Direct Care Professional
Sevita Health
03.2023 - Current
Bartender
Toms Third Alarm
08.2022 - 08.2023
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
08.2022 - 03.2023
John Glenn High School
High School Diploma
Mid-East CTC, Adult Education
Associate of Science from Vet Assisting