Brian Basa
Staten Island,NY
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Ahrc Nyc, skilled in compassionate caregiving and medication administration. Proven ability to build strong relationships and effectively manage behavioral challenges, ensuring client safety and well-being. Committed to enhancing quality of life through engaging activities and personalized support.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Ahrc Nyc
04.2008 - 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.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Care Giver
Skip Of New York Inc.
09.2005 - 02.2008
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Prioritized patient dignity, privacy, and autonomy during all aspects of care provision.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- 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 -
Port Richmond
Staten Island, NYSkills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavioral management
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Transportation
- Recreational activities
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Ahrc Nyc
04.2008 - Current
Care Giver
Skip Of New York Inc.
09.2005 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Port Richmond
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