Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Devereux Advanced Behavioural Health
Clarksboro, NJ
08.2019 - 01.2025
Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Residential Aide
US Medical Staffing Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
04.2019 - 04.2020
Assisted residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Observed signs of potential health issues and reported them to supervisor immediately.
Conducted housekeeping duties including cleaning rooms, changing bed linens, and doing laundry.
Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Teacher's Assistant
Grace's kids Preschool
Havertown, PA
04.2017 - 10.2018
Helped students master learning concepts through one-on-one and small group tutoring.
Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
Supervised children and participated with children in activities.
Established positive relationships with students, parents, fellow teachers and school administrators.
Direct Support Professional
Bellwether Behavioral Health
Clarksboro, NJ
04.2016 - 05.2018
Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Nurse Aide
Lauren's House
Philadelphia, PA
10.2015 - 04.2016
Assisted with transferring patients from bed to wheelchair or stretcher.
Monitored patient's condition and reported any changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Responded quickly to emergencies and followed proper safety protocols at all times.
Reported all incidents, accidents involving clients immediately to supervisor, nurse manager, charge nurse.
Performed vital signs checks on patients such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Maintained a clean environment by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash containers, cleaning surfaces, changing linens.
Prepared meals for patients according to their dietary requirements.
Maintained patient confidentiality according to HIPAA guidelines at all times.
Teacher's Assistant
Gateway Community Action Partnership
Glassboro, NJ
02.2014 - 09.2014
Helped students master assignments and reinforced learning concepts presented by teachers.
Helped teachers with material generation, lesson plan development, class preparation, scheduling, exam distribution and student mentoring.
Implemented classroom rules and procedures to maintain discipline and order.
Assisted in organizing and supervising school events and field trips.
Created and maintained a safe and engaging learning environment for all students.
Handled clerical duties, managed classrooms, and coordinated documents for teachers.
Team Member
Family Dollar
Sicklerville, NJ
09.2012 - 02.2014
Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up displays, restocking items, and cleaning the sales floor.
Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
Answered phone calls regarding inquiries about products or services.
Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals.
Greeted customers upon entering the store with friendly demeanor.
Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.
Adhered to safety guidelines while operating machinery or stocking shelves.
Resolved customer issues promptly in a professional manner.
Monitored expiration dates on food items for freshness assurance.
Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
Developed positive customer relationships through friendly greeting and excellent service.