Chardai Clemons
Jackson,MS
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker with experience at SON Valley, skilled in compassionate caregiving and medication administration. Successfully developed individualized care plans, enhancing patient wellbeing and safety. Recognized for reliability and emotional support, fostering trust and improving quality of life for clients. CPR certified, with a strong focus on progress documentation and patient advocacy.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CNA
Hudspeth Regional Center
Pearl, MS
2022 - Current
- Facilitated patient independence through assistance with daily living activities.
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Ensured patient hygiene by aiding with shaving, bathing, and oral care.
- Delivered compassionate care to enhance overall patient satisfaction.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Responded to call lights and ensured patient safety by adjusting equipment as needed.
- Utilized proper transfer techniques to minimize injury risks during patient movement.
- Assisted with feeding and tracked nutritional intake to meet dietary goals.
Direct Care Worker
SON Valley
Ridgeland, MS
2018 - 2022
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Provided emotional support to patients during difficult times, fostering a sense of trust and psychological wellbeing.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and feeding for improved quality of life.
- Delivered exceptional service by prioritizing patient safety while maintaining confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines.
- Facilitated recreational activities for patients that promoted socialization, physical activity, and cognitive stimulation.
- Maintained detailed records of patient progress, ensuring accurate information was readily available for healthcare providers and family members.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Education
Forest Hill High School
Jackson, MSSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Reliability and punctuality
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Compassionate caregiving
- CPR certified
- Emotional support
- Care plan assessment
- First aid and safety
- Nutrition monitoring
- Progress documentation
Certification
Cna Certification
Phlebotomy certification
First Aid
BLS
Timeline
CNA
Hudspeth Regional Center
2022 - Current
Direct Care Worker
SON Valley
2018 - 2022
Forest Hill High School