Charita Garrett
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations. Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Tucker Family Support
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2023 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Caregiver
Sensible Caregiver Agency
Pittsburgh, PA
02.2023 - 03.2023
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
Education
Cosmetology Operator - Hairstyling
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy Erie PA
Erie, PA02-2018
GED -
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA12-2013
Skills
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Management
- Care Delivery
- Appointment Scheduling
- Direct Patient Care
- Client Documentation
- Transportation
- ADL Support
- Behavioral Management
- Indirect Patient Care
- Progress Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Crisis Management
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Recreational Activities
- Client Support
- Goal Setting
- Knowledge of State Regulations
Affiliations
- I volunteer at the Wilkinsburg Community Center for Youth and Families. Serving Meals,housing and food to families. Doing Arts and Crafts with the youth. Giving free smiles to everyone.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Tucker Family Support
03.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Sensible Caregiver Agency
02.2023 - 03.2023
Cosmetology Operator - Hairstyling
Toni & Guy Hairdressing Academy Erie PA
GED -
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
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