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Clarissa Brown

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable [Job Title] enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Competent [Job Title] with demonstrated success in caring for patients and accurately documenting progress. Practiced in common medical procedures, recreational planning and patient and staff safety. Organized and respectful of patient needs. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with [Number] years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and [Task]. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Dedicated [Industry] professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Center For Developmental Disabilities
Kansas City, MO
2018.01 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.

Personal Care Assistant

The Whole Person
Kansas City, MO
2016.04 - 2018.09
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
  • Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching and strength building.
  • Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons and barbershops.
  • Changed dressings, bandages and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.

Teacher's Assistant

Childcare
Kansas City, MO
2012.02 - 2016.04
  • Kept classrooms clean, neat and properly sanitized for student health and classroom efficiency.
  • Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
  • Worked with lead teacher to monitor class schedule and take attendance.
  • Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Assisted lead teachers with lesson plan creation and materials development .
  • Provided support to help students with special needs learn and grow.
  • Organized and guided skills practice, research and memorization tasks for students.
  • Used behavior modeling and specialized teaching techniques to share and reinforce social skills.
  • Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.

Rehabilitation Technician

Scott Greening
Kansas City, MO
2011.05 - 2015.01
  • Established collaborative relationships with patients through consistent and meaningful communication.
  • Communicated back to nurses and therapists regarding patient performance and condition.
  • Assisted in patient care activities such as [Duty] and [Duty].
  • Maintained medicine and equipment inventory, issued supplies to staff and notified personnel to procure more stock.
  • Informed nurses and therapists of any requests from physicians, patients, and visitors.
  • Reported patients' progress, attitudes and accomplishments to supervisors or therapists.
  • Transported patients to and from treatment areas using wheelchairs and assistive devices.
  • Helped develop, implement and optimize patient treatment plans and goals.
  • Encouraged and attended to patients' physical needs to facilitate and attain therapeutic goals.

Mental Health Technician

Hansel's Home Of Hope
7558 Prospect Ave , MO
2001.03 - 2011.05
  • Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
  • Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
  • Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
  • Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.

Education

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Kansas City, MO
04.2000

Skills

  • Emergency Situations
  • Patient Assessments
  • First Aid Certification
  • Diagnosing Patients
  • Ability to Lift
  • Vital Signs Management
  • Needs Assessment
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Household Cleaning
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Independent Living
  • Patient Restraint
  • Ability to Lift Clients
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Menu Preparation
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • Reading Comprehension
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Walker and Cane Instruction
  • Residential Support
  • Wound Care
  • Healthy Eating
  • Personal Care Support
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Blood Glucose Monitoring
  • Household Management
  • Creative Thinking
  • Dietary Needs
  • Personal Service

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Center For Developmental Disabilities
2018.01 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

The Whole Person
2016.04 - 2018.09

Teacher's Assistant

Childcare
2012.02 - 2016.04

Rehabilitation Technician

Scott Greening
2011.05 - 2015.01

Mental Health Technician

Hansel's Home Of Hope
2001.03 - 2011.05

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Clarissa Brown