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Bonnie Thornley

Henrico,Virginia

Summary

Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Kahak Healthcare Services, Inc.
Henrico, Virginia
07.2023 - Current
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
  • Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
  • Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Public Partnerships, PPL
Marshall, VA
06.2020 - 10.2022
  • Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
  • Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
  • Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
  • Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
  • Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
  • Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
  • Maintained accurate records of services rendered for each client.
  • Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
  • Organized leisure activities like games, music or art projects to encourage creative expression among clients.
  • Adapted existing programs to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.

Direct Support Professional

Home Care Assistance - HCA
Williamsburg, VA
07.2021 - 06.2022
  • Supported clients in community integration activities such as recreational outings, shopping trips and social gatherings.
  • Developed positive relationships with families of special needs individuals.
  • Administered medication when needed according to doctor's instructions.
  • Observed, reported and documented patient status and care provided.
  • Monitored physical and emotional health of clients.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties related to client care such as laundry, changing bed linens or preparing meals.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching basic self-care tasks such as brushing teeth and washing hands.
  • Assisted in the development of life skills such as communication and mobility.
  • Offered emotional support during difficult times such as illness, hospitalization or bereavement.
  • Provided companionship by engaging in conversation, playing board games or reading stories together.
  • Transported clients to appointments or other destinations using a wheelchair accessible vehicle.
  • Maintained accurate records of services rendered for each client.
  • Provided assistance to special needs individuals with daily activities such as feeding, bathing and dressing.
  • Created individualized care plans based on each client's unique needs and abilities.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals regarding medical treatments and therapies.
  • Organized leisure activities like games, music or art projects to encourage creative expression among clients.
  • Adapted existing programs to meet the specific requirements of each individual client.
  • Kept up-to-date on the latest developments in the field of special education through continuing education courses.
  • Assisted clients with personal hygiene, bathing, grooming and dressing.
  • Engaged clients in age-appropriate activities and playing games.
  • Compiled treatment reports and progress evaluations to share with parents and guardians throughout time in program.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
  • Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.

Education

Social Work

George Wythe High School
Richmond, VA

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Progress Documentation
  • Transportation
  • ADL Support

Accomplishments

  • I love gardening and decorative landscaping.
  • Spending time with family and friends.
  • Watching a good movie at home on a rainy day.
  • Shopping and going to the beach.
  • The Holiday season and all the festivities.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Kahak Healthcare Services, Inc.
07.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Home Care Assistance - HCA
07.2021 - 06.2022

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Public Partnerships, PPL
06.2020 - 10.2022

Social Work

George Wythe High School

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