Brandi Gerhardt
Mercer,PA
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with Abound Health, skilled in medication administration and behavior redirection. Enhanced clients' quality of life through tailored care plans and effective communication, fostering independence and dignity. Proven ability to manage crises and promote community integration, ensuring safety and well-being for individuals with disabilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Abound Health
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- 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.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Education
Greenville High School
Greenville, PA06.2012
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- Safety monitoring
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Behavioral support
- Mobility assistance
- Emotional intelligence
- Client safety and first aid
- First aid and CPR
- State regulations
- Hygiene assistance
- Charting and documentation
- Attentive to people
- Ability to lift
- Cooking meals
- Vitals monitoring and documentation
- Decision-making
- Clear communication
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Abound Health
08.2019 - Current
Greenville High School