Ayana Michaels
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Serenity Home Health Care, skilled in medication administration and crisis intervention. Proven ability to enhance clients' quality of life through effective relationship building and personalized care plans, ensuring dignity and safety while fostering emotional well-being. Committed to maintaining a clean and supportive environment.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Serenity Home Health Care
07.2024 - 12.2024
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Direct Support Professional
Nova Home Health Care
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Direct Care Worker
Providence Homecare
01.2021 - 02.2022
- 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.
Education
Career And Academic Development Institute
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Relationship building
- Decision-making support
- Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Serenity Home Health Care
07.2024 - 12.2024
Direct Support Professional
Nova Home Health Care
01.2024 - 06.2024
Direct Care Worker
Providence Homecare
01.2021 - 02.2022
Career And Academic Development Institute