Brittany diaz
Carteret,NJ
Summary
With a proven track record I excel in client documentation and personal care, enhancing client well-being and independence. My expertise in first-aid and compassionate care has significantly improved client health outcomes. Skilled in crisis intervention, I ensure a safe and supportive environment, fostering community integration and self-esteem.
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 10 years plus assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and task. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Advancing Opportunities, Inc
10.2023 - Current
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.
Direct Support Professional
Community Access Unlimited
02.2020 - 11.2022
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Dsp
Allies Inc
11.2015 - 01.2020
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ01-2017
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
Franklin, NJ09-2013
Skills
- Client documentation
- Transportation
- Personal care assistance
- First aid and safety
- Community integration support
- Support plan management
- Charting and documentation
- Health and safety requirements
- First-aid and CPR
- Behavior redirection
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Advancing Opportunities, Inc
10.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Community Access Unlimited
02.2020 - 11.2022
Dsp
Allies Inc
11.2015 - 01.2020
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
William Paterson University of New Jersey
High School Diploma -
Franklin High School
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