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Constance Shelton

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Attentive Direct support professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.

Caring healthcare aide with 3 years providing in-home care to over five patients. Detailed when reviewing instructions and medical charts to appropriately administer medications and treatments. Upbeat when entering patients' homes and throughout interactions for professional and personalized care services.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position in Type environment. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Lisa Mattheiss

Direct Support Professional/Time For Care
01.2021 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • 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.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.

RHA

Direct Support Professional
10.2018 - 11.2020

Job overview

  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.

Prolex

Direct Support Professional
09.2017 - 03.2018

Job overview

  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

Education

Riverside High School
Chattanooga, TN

from Basic Study
05.1975

University Overview

Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN

from Early Childhood Education

University Overview

Skills

  • Patient Management
  • Administering Medication
  • Developmental Disabilities

Timeline

Direct Support Professional/Time For Care
Lisa Mattheiss
01.2021 - 05.2022
Direct Support Professional
RHA
10.2018 - 11.2020
Direct Support Professional
Prolex
09.2017 - 03.2018
Riverside High School
from Basic Study
Chattanooga State Community College
from Early Childhood Education
Constance Shelton