Darnella Reid
East Orange
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
East Orange
01.2016 - 07.2021
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client requirements.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Daily Living: Handle meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry.
- Medical Support: Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and transport to medical appointments.
- Community Integration: Accompany clients to social events, recreational activities, and grocery shopping.
- Behavioral Support: Implement specialized behavior plans and emotional coping strategies.
- Documented daily activities, behavioral changes, and health milestones to track client progress accurately.
- Communicated effectively with families and healthcare professionals regarding client progress.
- Monitored client behavior and documented relevant observations for review.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Participated in training sessions to improve caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Administered medications according to the care plan.
Direct Care Worker
Babyland Family Services
Newark
09.2010 - 12.2015
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual client requirements.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
Education
Weequahic Highschool
Newark, NJCNA
Best Care Institution
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Care plan development
- Patient safety protocols
- Crisis intervention strategies
- Behavioral intervention
- Mobility assistance
- Community integration
- Health documentation practices
- Compliance with regulations
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Emotional support delivery
- Personal care
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Heart 2 Heart Home Care
01.2016 - 07.2021
Direct Care Worker
Babyland Family Services
09.2010 - 12.2015
Weequahic Highschool
CNA
Best Care Institution