De'ja Williams
Moraine,OH
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Choices in Community Living, enhancing client well-being through effective behavior management and empathetic caregiving. Skilled in medication administration and client advocacy, I foster strong relationships and promote dignity in care, ensuring safety and compliance in all interactions.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Choices in Community Living
01.2022 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
Nursing Staff Member
Lakeview Nursing Rehabilitation Centre
04.2020 - 08.2022
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
- Developed and delivered patient education materials to enhance understanding of diagnoses, treatment options, and self-care strategies.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic tests, treatments, and surgical procedures as needed for optimal patient outcomes.
- Enhanced patient safety by diligently monitoring vital signs, administering medications, and documenting changes in condition.
- Promoted continuity of care by maintaining accurate documentation and timely handoffs between shifts.
- Served as a patient advocate, collaborating with providers to ensure appropriate care decisions were made.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through active participation in staff meetings, trainings, and mentoring new nurses.
- Streamlined communication between healthcare professionals, ensuring accurate information exchange for quality patient care.
- Managed time efficiently while providing high-quality care to multiple patients simultaneously.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Education
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Fortis College
Centerville, OH03-2026
High School Diploma -
Merrillville High School
Merrillville, IN06-2023
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- Direct patient care
- Transportation
- Appointment scheduling
- Patient care
- Disability awareness
- Client transportation
- ADL support
- Goal setting
- Team collaboration
- Social skills development
- Progress documentation
- Safety monitoring
- Medical records management
- Care plan management
- Care plan assessment
- Nutrition
- Nutrition support
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- Verbal and written communication
- Client advocacy
Accomplishments
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
- NCPCT - Patient Care Technician
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Choices in Community Living
01.2022 - Current
Nursing Staff Member
Lakeview Nursing Rehabilitation Centre
04.2020 - 08.2022
No Degree - Medical Assistant
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
Merrillville High School
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