Desiree Winch
McDonough,NY
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Achieve
Norwich, NY
12.2022 - Current
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Direct Support Professional
Lexington ARC
Stratford, NY
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Babysitter
Self Employed Babysitter
Stratford, NY
01.2019 - 01.2022
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA04-2024
Medical Certifications - CPR, Med Certified
Achieve
Norwich, NYSkills
- Direct Patient Care
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient Management
- Chronic Disease Management
- Progress Documentation
- Care Delivery
- Medication Administration
- First-aid and CPR
Certification
- Medication Administering Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Achieve
12.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Lexington ARC
02.2022 - 06.2022
Babysitter
Self Employed Babysitter
01.2019 - 01.2022
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Medical Certifications - CPR, Med Certified
Achieve