Dana Denman
Saranac,MI
Summary
Dedicated individual with experienced in supporting elderly and disabled clients in group home environments. Provides assistance with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Builds trust with clients to enhance comfort and quality of life, contributing to improved health and well-being through attentive care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Listening Ear Crisis Center
Lake Odessa, Michigan
01.2023 - 01.2026
- Assisted clients in developing coping strategies and life skills.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes or concerns to supervisor to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Developed trusting rapport with patients, enhancing comfort and quality of care.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills, promoting autonomy and informed decision-making.
- Supported clients in daily hygiene routines to promote health and well-being.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Direct Support Professional
Hope Network
Lowell, MI
01.2018 - 11.2022
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Monitored clients' activity levels to encourage engagement and reduce sedentary behavior.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress through detailed observations and conversations to inform care strategies.
- Documented patient information to ensure accurate updates on vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Education
Pharmacy Technician Certification - Pharmacy Technician
Grand Rapids Community College
Grand Rapids, MI 08.2009 - 02.2010
Saranac High School
Saranac, MISkills
- Medication administration
- Medical and Safety monitoring
- Charting documentation
- ADL support
- Bedside care
- Client advocacy
- Community integration
- Behavior redirection
- Nutritional meal preparation
- Light housekeeping
- Rapport building
- Emotional support
Certification
First Aid/CPR Certification
American Red Cross
Issued: March 2026 Exp: March 2028
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Listening Ear Crisis Center
01.2023 - 01.2026
Direct Support Professional
Hope Network
01.2018 - 11.2022
Pharmacy Technician Certification - Pharmacy Technician
Grand Rapids Community College
08.2009 - 02.2010
Saranac High School