DEJA DYER
Direct Care Staff Member
Holyoke,MA
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
DIRECT CARE STAFF
WESTERN MASS TRAINING CONSORTIUM
HOLYOKE , MA
07.2021 - Current
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Cared for individuals or families during periods of illness or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Entertained or read aloud to patients to improve mental health and alertness.
- Cleaned, groomed or draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
PCA
HANDZ ON
Springfield, MA
12.2020 - 07.2021
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Mail Handler Assistant
United States Post Office
Springfield, MA
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight and destination.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Warehouse Associate
Pinnacle Logistics
Windsor Locks, CT
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
Team Member
Six Flags
Agawan, MA
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Kept work areas clean, organized and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Windsor Locks, CT
10.2017 - 11.2018
- Worked safely around moving machinery.
- Prepared orders for shipment by systematically picking, packing and labeling merchandise.
- Inspected incoming and outgoing shipments to verify accuracy and prevent errors.
- Cleaned and maintained warehouse in compliance with OSHA safety standards.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Assembled orders and packed items for shipment, conveying orders to shipping personnel.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Completed over 120 customer orders each day in warehouse setting.
Education
High School Diploma -
Springfield Central High School
Springfield, MA06.2017
Skills
- Grocery Shopping
- Personal Care Assistance
- Collecting Medical Specimens
- Ability to Lift Clients
- Client Requirements
- Developmental Disabilities
- Patient Restraint
- Supervising Residents
- Behavior Redirection
Timeline
DIRECT CARE STAFF
WESTERN MASS TRAINING CONSORTIUM
07.2021 - Current
PCA
HANDZ ON
12.2020 - 07.2021
Mail Handler Assistant
United States Post Office
04.2020 - 11.2020
Warehouse Associate
Pinnacle Logistics
07.2019 - 11.2019
Team Member
Six Flags
04.2019 - 07.2019
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
10.2017 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Springfield Central High School
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