David Turner
Winter Haven,FL
Summary
Caring and empathetic Direct Care Professional with 8 plus years of experience providing therapeutic support for adults with disabilities and at risk youths. Dedicated to delivering consistent and focused attention to client safety, comfort and dignity. Well-versed in direct patient care and recordkeeping.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Professional
Don Guanella Village
01.2002 - 05.2007
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
- 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.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Direct Care Professional
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
02.2001 - 12.2001
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Direct Care Professional
Waymaker Residential Treatment Center
09.1999 - 12.2000
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - ADSY
Prairie View A & M University
Prairie View, TX12.2000
High School Diploma -
Overbrook High School
Philadelphia, PA05.1998
Skills
- Care Plan Assessment
- Behavior Redirection
- Care Plan Management
- First Aid and Safety
- Patient Care
- Teamwork and Cooperation
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
Don Guanella Village
01.2002 - 05.2007
Direct Care Professional
Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
02.2001 - 12.2001
Direct Care Professional
Waymaker Residential Treatment Center
09.1999 - 12.2000
Associate of Applied Science - ADSY
Prairie View A & M University
High School Diploma -
Overbrook High School