Denise Johnston
Bayada Home Health
Lehighton,PA
13
years of professional experience
Dedicated Direct Care Worker with a strong focus on patient care and emotional support. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans and effectively monitor client health.
Work History
Direct Care Worker
2 Months- Assist clients with daily living activities, promoting independence while enhancing quality of life.
- Provide compassionate emotional support to clients, foster positive relationships and trust.
- Implement individualized care plans, ensuring adherence to specific health and wellness goals.
- Monitor client health status, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
Community Participation Supports Coordinator
2 Years 7 Months- Coordinated client intake processes to enhance service delivery efficiency.
- Developed and maintained scheduling systems for vocational training programs.
- Collaborated with team members to implement individualized support plans for clients.
- Monitored program compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements.
- Organized workshops and events to promote vocational skills and employment opportunities.
- Facilitated communication between clients, families, and service providers to ensure care continuity.
Personal Care Assistant
2 Years 3 Months- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and self-care techniques.
- Maintained cleanliness of patient areas, adhering to infection control protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a positive care environment.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records system.
- Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
Paraeducator, Special Education
5 Years 10 Months- Supported individualized education plans by implementing tailored instructional strategies for diverse learning needs.
- Collaborated with teachers to develop engaging lesson plans and adapt materials for students with disabilities.
- Assisted in behavior management strategies to create a positive and productive learning environment.
- Monitored student progress, providing feedback to educators on academic and behavioral development.
- Facilitated small group activities that enhanced social skills and peer interactions among students.
- Assisted teachers in adapting lesson plans and materials, ensuring accessibility for all students.
- Promoted self-advocacy skills by teaching students how to express their needs effectively within the classroom setting.
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of student performance, attendance, and progress towards IEP goals.
- Improved classroom management by implementing behavior modification strategies and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Medical Terminology - Medical
High School Diploma
Skills
Patient care
Medication administration
Reliability and punctuality
Mobility assistance
Emotional support
First aid and safety
Progress documentation
Care plan management
Healthcare documentation
Compassionate client care
Time management
Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Bayada Home Health
04.2026 - CurrentRead More
Community Participation Supports Coordinator
Lighthouse Vocational Services
10.2021 - 05.2024Read More
Personal Care Assistant
Reading Hospital Tower Health
07.2019 - 10.2021Read More
Paraeducator, Special Education
Ephtata Middle School
08.2013 - 06.2019Read More
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Medical Terminology from Medical
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Ephrata High School
High School Diploma
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