Denise Wilson
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Goal-driven DSP and Administration Professional. Provide exceptional resident Services among the elderly and developmentally disabled community. Highly organized and hardworking with excellent planning and program management skills. Caregivers are proven to deliver exemplary levels of healthcare Service delivery to patients. Coordinate admission and discharge of patients. Plan and implement strategies for developing improved health care management. Proven problem solver and excellent communicator. Strong organizational skills, superb understanding of medication administration and resident safety along with quality care. Recognized for staff development leading to high performing teams. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers rewarding and impactful work with the developmentally disabled or mentally ill community. Professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem solving skills. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills . Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Caregiver
Helen Anne Residential Care
Los Angeles, CA
12.2010 - 06.2024
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Accompanied clients to social events such as movies or plays.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
- Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
- Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Performed assessments of patient conditions and developed treatment plans accordingly.
- Administered medications, monitored vital signs, and provided oxygen therapy as needed.
Direct Support Professional
Gordon Grace Residential Faciltiy
Los Angeles , CA
06.2000 - 12.2010
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Reseda Valley High School
Northridge, CA06-1988
Skills
- Housekeeping tasks
- Chronic Illness Management
- Transportation Services
- Alzheimer's Care
- Chronic Disease Management
- Compassionate client care
- Mobility Assistance
- Basic Housekeeping
- Meal Preparation
- Incident Reporting
- Care Plan Adherence
- Patient Companionship
- Progress Documentation
- Records Management
- Daily living assistance
- Time Management
- Care Plan Management
- Clinical Quality Program Standards
- Problem-Solving
- Indirect Patient Care
- Community activities
- Medical Records Management
- Medical record-keeping
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Special Needs Care
- Patient Management
Timeline
Caregiver
Helen Anne Residential Care
12.2010 - 06.2024
Direct Support Professional
Gordon Grace Residential Faciltiy
06.2000 - 12.2010
High School Diploma -
Reseda Valley High School
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