Bertha Powell
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Achieved client satisfaction by guiding them towards their goals. Delivered CPR and CNA assistance, enhancing overall well-being for those served.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional - Daytime Hours
Herbert Reid Home, Inc.
Wilson, NC
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with disabilities, ensuring their safety, well-being, and quality of life.
DSP
Better Days
Rocky Mount, NC
05.2022 - 01.2023
Assisted with overnight care for patients. Maintained cleanliness of laundry and kitchen areas. Prepared nutritious meals for residents. Distributed medication to patients. Provided bathing assistance to patients. Facilitated group activities for social engagement.
Teacher Counselor
Crystal Run Healthcare Middletown
Middletown, NY
1990 - 1995
Prepared nutritious meals, maintained cleanliness, and managed laundry tasks.
Supported clients with school attendance and medication adherence.
Accompanied clients on field trips and grocery shopping.
Assisted in improving client behavior.
Education
CNA - Trade school
Boces school
NYACK NY-Nyack, NY01.1998
High School Diploma - 12
Spring Valley High School
06-New York, NY06.1988
Skills
- Meal preparation
- Medication administration
- Cleaning
- Care plans
- Group home experience
- First aid
- Basic math
- Behavior management
- Patient care
- Maintaining patient confidentiality
- Food Handling
- Mentoring
- Bathing assistance
- Experience with individuals with mental health conditions
- Working with people with developmental disabilities
- Experience with individuals with cognitive disabilities
- Customer service
- Patient monitoring
- Dressing assistance
- Warehouse experience
- Teaching
- Experience with children
- Patient observation
- Assisting with ADLs
- Leadership
- Food Service
- Working with geriatric patients
- Resident's rights
- Interpersonal communication
- CPR
- Cooking
- Geriatrics
- Assisted living
- Direct support
- Vital signs
- Experience with individuals with neurodevelopmental disorders
- Intellectual disabilities support
- Senior care
- Dementia care
- Food Production
- Caregiving
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License
- Non-CDL Class C
Languages
English
Timeline
Direct Support Professional - Daytime Hours
Herbert Reid Home, Inc.
08.2024 - 03.2025
DSP
Better Days
05.2022 - 01.2023
Teacher Counselor
Crystal Run Healthcare Middletown
1990 - 1995
CNA - Trade school
Boces school
High School Diploma - 12
Spring Valley High School