Colby Smith
Portsmouth,OH
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Easterseals, skilled in medical chart documentation and active listening. Recognized for enhancing client well-being through compassionate care and effective communication. Adaptable and reliable, I excel in creating supportive environments that promote dignity and health for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Easterseals
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- 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.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
DSP
Scioto Trails
10.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- 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.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sciotoville Community Schools
Portsmouth, OH05-2022
Skills
- Medical chart documentation
- Housekeeping
- Staff collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Communication assistance
- Cook healthy meals
- Active listening
- Health and dignity assurance
- Time management abilities
- Client transportation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Clear communication
- Organizational skills
- First aid training
- Reliability
- Personal care aide (PCA)
- Errands
- Problem-solving
- Fast learner
Timeline
DSP
Easterseals
08.2024 - Current
DSP
Scioto Trails
10.2023 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Sciotoville Community Schools
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