Dezarae Hunt
Staples,MN
Summary
Compassionate professional in personal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Possess specialized skills in elderly support, disability care, and health monitoring. Excel using empathy, communication, and time management to enhance client well-being and comfort.
Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life.
Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Universal Worker
Lakewood Health System
Staples, MN
07.2021 - Current
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Provided companionship to residents in a nursing home setting.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and established guidelines.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration.
- Greeted visitors, answered phones and provided general information about the facility.
- Carried out individualized service plans for each resident based on their needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations such as falls or medical emergencies.
- Collaborated with team members regarding patient health concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of resident care plans and progress notes.
- Observed changes in resident behavior or physical condition and reported these to supervisor immediately.
- Ensured that all equipment was maintained properly through regular inspections.
- Conducted safety checks throughout facility ensuring all areas were secure.
- Prepared meals for residents according to dietary requirements; served food trays at meal times.
Direct Support Professional
Artesian Homes
Baxter, MN
06.2018 - 03.2020
- 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.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bertha Hewitt High School
Bertha, MN05-2015
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Patient Management
- ADL Support
- Client Safety and First Aid
- Goal Setting
- Patient Care
- Charting and Documentation
- Client Support
- Community Activities
- Care Plan Assessment
- First Aid and Safety
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- Medication Administration
- Care Plan Management
- Client Transportation
- Individualized care plans
- Community integration
- Safety management
- Team collaboration
- Client documentation
- Crisis response
- Effective communication
- Behavior redirection
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Universal Worker
Lakewood Health System
07.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Artesian Homes
06.2018 - 03.2020
High School Diploma -
Bertha Hewitt High School