Barbara Smith
Pickerington,OH
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Upreach LLC, skilled in medication administration and client support. Proven ability to enhance client independence through tailored care plans and effective communication. Committed to fostering a safe environment while promoting well-being and dignity in daily living activities.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Upreach LLC
- 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 clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Implemented behavior management plans to address challenging behaviors, promoting safe environment for all.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Supported clients in managing their finances and personal administration, fostering greater independence.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
- Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
Caregiver
At Home Personal Care Services
11.2023 - 01.2025
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Prepared nutritious meals according to dietary restrictions, supporting clients'' overall health through balanced nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ricks Institute
Monrovia Liberia 07.2010
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Recreational activities
- Progress documentation
- Safety monitoring
- Transportation assistance
- Chronic disease management
- Empathy and patience
- HIPAA compliance
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral support
- Positive reinforcement
- Charting and documentation
- First aid and CPR
- Infection control procedures
- Hygiene assistance
- CPR certification
- First aid certification
- Medication management
- Ability to lift
- Cooking meals
- Certified in CPR/AED
- CPR/AED
- Housekeeping
- Clear communication
- Critical thinking
- Fast learner
- Quality program protocols
- Adaptive equipment use
- Compassionate client care
- Client safety and first aid
- Personal care assistance
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Client transportation
Timeline
Caregiver
At Home Personal Care Services
11.2023 - 01.2025
Direct Support Professional
Upreach LLC
High School Diploma -
Ricks Institute
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