Carine Kuispond
Newark,NJ
Summary
A dedicated Direct Support Professional with 5 years of experience providing compassionate care to patients. Experienced in administering medication, preparing meals, and assisting with daily hygiene needs. Committed to helping patients maintain their health and wellbeing through effective support. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Oaks Integrated Care
7 2020 - 7 2022
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Direct Support Professional
Ray Graham Association
04.2008 - 12.2011
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Helped diagnose patients and deliver treatments with medication administration and specimen collection.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Direct Support Professional
Individual Advocacy Group
06.2010 - 07.2011
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Kinshasa
Congo2005
Skills
- First Aid Certification
- Client Education
- Independent living
- Records Maintenance
- CPR Certification
- Chronic Disease Management
- Interpersonal Communication
- Excellent Communication
- Personal Care Homemaker
- Safety Compliance
- Time Management
- Personal Care Aide (PCA)
- Adaptability
- Diet and Nutrition
- Crisis Management
- Medication Management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Individual Advocacy Group
06.2010 - 07.2011
Direct Support Professional
Ray Graham Association
04.2008 - 12.2011
Direct Support Professional
Oaks Integrated Care
7 2020 - 7 2022
Bachelor of Science - Physical Therapy
University of Kinshasa
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