Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
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Diaja Lewis

Waterbury

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional experienced in assisting individuals with disabilities to achieve independence and dignity. Delivered improved quality of life through personalized care plans and effective community engagement. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills and conflict resolution abilities in diverse caregiving environments.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Impact Inc
Middletown
06.2023 - Current
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Coordinated recreational activities to promote social interaction and engagement.
  • Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and concerns.
  • Supported clients in developing life skills through guided instruction and encouragement.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for clients.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.

Direct Support Professional

Community Systems Inc
Torrington
10.2021 - 03.2023

I work in a house at Southbury, CT. I take care of 4 ladies who are in a group home and help them with things they need and want. I take them to their appointments and their outings. It can get overwhelming but I get it done. I would cook them breakfast, lunch and dinner when I was at work.

  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.

PCA

Allied Health Services
Waterbury
01.2020 - 12.2021
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
  • Monitored client health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
  • Maintained cleanliness and safety of client living environments.
  • Provided personal care assistance to elderly and disabled individuals in their homes, including bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting and feeding.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary guidelines set forth by the physician or dietitian.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, and exercising.

Dietary Server

Healthcare Services Group
Waterbury
01.2018 - 10.2021
  • Served meals to residents according to dietary requirements and preferences.
  • Collaborated with kitchen staff to ensure timely meal delivery and presentation.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas during service shifts.

Education

John F Kennedy High School
Waterbury, CT

Skills

  • Direct patient care
  • Personal care assistance
  • Daily living support
  • ADL support
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Behavior monitoring
  • Life skills development
  • Social skills development
  • Compassionate client care
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Client support
  • Client documentation
  • Safety protocol implementation
  • Safety and first aid
  • First aid certification
  • Nutrition
  • Client transportation support
  • Reinforcement strategies
  • EMR / EHR
  • Healthcare
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Multitasking skills
  • Disability awareness
  • Recreational activities
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Client support

Languages

English
Professional

Certification

  • First Aide/AED
  • PMT
  • CPR

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Impact Inc
06.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Community Systems Inc
10.2021 - 03.2023

PCA

Allied Health Services
01.2020 - 12.2021

Dietary Server

Healthcare Services Group
01.2018 - 10.2021

John F Kennedy High School
Diaja Lewis