Carolyn Belton
Deford
Summary
Experienced Direct Care Worker with comprehensive knowledge gained at Families First Inc.skilled in client assessment and medication management. Successfully promoted client independence through self-care instruction and behavioral monitoring, fostering emotional well-being and safety. Recognized for effective emergency response and maintaining accurate records, ensuring high-quality care and support for individuals in need.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Families First Inc
Southfield
09.2011 - 07.2013
- Promoted client independence by teaching self-care skills, including dressing and hygiene.
- Responded promptly to emergencies using sound judgment.
- Provided emotional support during difficult life transitions and crises.
- Monitored client progress, reporting behavioral or physical changes to supervisor.
- Facilitated communication among clients, families, and medical staff.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Ensured client safety by monitoring environments for hazards and providing supervision.
Direct Support Professional
Neighborhood Residential, Inc.
Sterling Heights
06.2007 - 10.2011
- Cultivated relationships with families to ensure continuity of care for individuals served.
- Planned and implemented recreational activities to enhance participant engagement.
- Monitored behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes to supervisor.
- Provided assistance with daily living activities including personal care and meal preparation.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling responses and reinforcing desired actions.
- Facilitated social interactions among participants to promote community integration.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to foster independence and community involvement.
- Ensured safety of individuals by providing guidance and support during activities.
Direct Care Worker
Families First Inc
Southfield
10.2005 - 05.2007
- Promoted client independence through instruction in self-care skills, including dressing and hygiene.
- Provided emotional support during challenging life transitions and crises.
- Organized medication administration according to prescribed dosages and schedules.
- Maintained cleanliness of client environments by performing laundry and surface sanitization.
- Monitored client activity levels to prevent sedentary behavior and promote engagement.
- Recorded progress and challenges in logbooks for accurate case reviews.
- Accompanied clients to appointments and social activities, ensuring transportation needs were met.
- Collaborated with care teams to update and implement individualized care plans.
Direct Care Worker
Neighborhood Residential, Inc.
Sterling Heights
08.2004 - 10.2005
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills, including dressing, hygiene, and housekeeping.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, such as meal preparation and medication administration.
- Maintained confidentiality in accordance with agency policies regarding client information.
- Encouraged socialization through recreational activities, including group outings and community events.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to enhance emotional well-being and happiness.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients, reporting significant changes promptly.
- Prepared nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs, assisting clients with eating when necessary.
- Supervised medication administration and personal hygiene activities for safety and compliance.
Education
Certified Culinarian - Culinary
Dorsey Culinary Arts
Waterford, MI04-2014
Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer Repair
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI05-1996
Skills
- Client assessment
- Medication management
- Self-care instruction
- Behavioral monitoring
- Emergency response
- Record keeping
Hobbies/Outside Interests
- I'm the co-founder of FiberFriends, which is a weekly group for people who love to crochet or knit, though we also invite those who want to learn the how-to's.
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Families First Inc
09.2011 - 07.2013
Direct Support Professional
Neighborhood Residential, Inc.
06.2007 - 10.2011
Direct Care Worker
Families First Inc
10.2005 - 05.2007
Direct Care Worker
Neighborhood Residential, Inc.
08.2004 - 10.2005
Certified Culinarian - Culinary
Dorsey Culinary Arts
Certificate of Technical Studies - Computer Repair
Oakland Community College
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