Destiny Smith
Akron,OH
Summary
Responsible Patient Care Assistant enthusiastic about supporting best practices in hospital operations, compliance and healthcare management. Demonstrated strengths in multi-area management, quality assurance and service. Resourceful professional and collaborative team player.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
06.2022 - Current
- Provided direct patient care, including bathing, dressing and grooming patients.
- Assisted in the transfer of patients from bed to wheelchair or other equipment.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Participated in various activities that promote comfort, safety and well-being of patients.
- Provided emotional support to families during difficult times.
- Engaged with patients on an individual basis through conversation, reading stories .
- Recorded patient information in medical records accurately and completely.
- Observed changes in patient conditions and reported any changes to nursing staff promptly.
Direct Support Professional
Empowering People, Inc.
Barberton, OH
11.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Housekeeper
Akron Children's Hospital
Akron, OH
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces.
- Cleaned bathrooms, including toilets, tubs, showers and sinks.
- Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms.
- Stocked amenities such as soap, shampoo and toilet paper in guest rooms.
- Emptied trash receptacles throughout the property.
Assistant Teacher
Kids Play
Akron, OH
05.2019 - 03.2020
- Assisted classroom teacher in developing and implementing lesson plans.
- Provided individualized instruction to students who needed additional assistance.
- Supervised small group activities.
- Helped maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
- Encouraged positive behavior with rewards and incentives.
Assistant Manager
Whitehouse Behavioral Health
Akron, OH
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Assisted in the recruitment, orientation and training of new staff members.
- Provided guidance and support to team members on a daily basis.
- Monitored performance of team members to ensure quality standards were met.
- Maintained records of resident care plans and updated as necessary.
- Ensured all residents received adequate medical attention when needed.
Day Services Program Coordinator
ViaQuest Day and Employment Services
Fairlawn, OH
07.2015 - 10.2018
- Developed and implemented individualized programs to meet the needs of program participants.
- Coordinated daily activities such as field trips, recreational events, and special projects.
- Maintained accurate records of participant attendance and progress towards stated goals.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to ensure that quality care is provided to all clients.
- Supervised direct care staff by providing guidance on behavior management techniques.
Direct Support Professional
VIAQUEST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
Akron, OH
10.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted individuals in their everyday living such as: cooking, laundry, bathing, shopping etc.
- 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.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Direct Support Professional
Wise Behavioral Services, LLC
Akron, OH
10.2014 - 10.2016
- 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.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kenmore High School
Akron, OH06-2009
Skills
- CPR/ First Aid (3 years)
- Med Certified (3 years)
- CPI/Aegis Certified (3 years)
- Customer Service
- Retail Management
- Management
- Training
- Sales
- Direct Care
- Home Health
- Care Giver (10 years)
- Home Care (10 years)
- Personal Care
- Childcare
- Medication Administration (10 years)
- Assistant Manager Experience
- Meal Preparation
- Teaching
- Toddler Care
- Adobe Illustrator
- Cleaning Experience
- Laundry
- Cooking (10 years)
- Babysitting
Certification
- First Aid and CPR, 03/27/24, 03/31/26
- Medicine Certified 01/27/24-1/27/25
- AED Certification
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Patient Care Assistant
Akron Children's Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Housekeeper
Akron Children's Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2022
Direct Support Professional
Empowering People, Inc.
11.2020 - Current
Assistant Teacher
Kids Play
05.2019 - 03.2020
Assistant Manager
Whitehouse Behavioral Health
01.2018 - 10.2018
Direct Support Professional
VIAQUEST RESIDENTIAL SERVICES
10.2016 - 07.2017
Day Services Program Coordinator
ViaQuest Day and Employment Services
07.2015 - 10.2018
Direct Support Professional
Wise Behavioral Services, LLC
10.2014 - 10.2016
High School Diploma -
Kenmore High School