Damita Cuff
Wilmington,Delaware
Summary
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Quality Management Associates
09.2022 - 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.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- 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.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- 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.
Job Coach
Chimes
02.2020 - 08.2023
- Counseled clients one-on-one regarding current situation, desires, aptitudes, education and employment history.
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Kept detailed records of individual histories, scores and documents.
- Worked with job seekers to determine job targets based on skills and personality.
- Established and oversaw clear guidelines about procedures and success metrics.
- Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
- Assisted clients in building successful job search strategies.
- Providing assistance and guidance to clients who need help with their everyday work activities or some new tasks
- Providing help and guidance for clients who are facing different professional challenges
- Devising, planning and implementing job coaching strategies
Direct Support Professional
Community Interactions Inc.
08.2019 - 08.2021
- Works with individuals with mental or developmental disabilities by creating behavior plans, teaching self-care skills, cooking meals and doing laundry. Additional duties may include: Assisting clients with daily personal tasks, including bathing and dressing.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Providing direct care to those with intellectual and developmental disabilities
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrison Career Institute
Newport, DE03.2002
High School Diploma -
Howard High School of Technology
Wilmington, DE06.2000
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer service
- LLAM
- Computer skills
- UKERU
- MANDT
- Job Search Coaching
- Individual and Family Support
- Individualized Education Programs (IEP)
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Patient Care
- Care Plan Assessment
- Vital Signs Management
- Emergency Situations
- Safety Behaviors
- Assisting with Daily Living
- Crisis Management
- Case Management
- Administrative Assistant
- Emotional Support
- Data Entry
- Safety Standards and Compliance
- Charting and Documentation
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Diet and Nutrition
- Community Activities
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Quality Management Associates
09.2022 - Current
Job Coach
Chimes
02.2020 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional
Community Interactions Inc.
08.2019 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Harrison Career Institute
High School Diploma -
Howard High School of Technology
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