Diana Alfred
Salem
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
17
17
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
DSP( Direct Support Professional)
Shangri-La Enriching Live Together
Salem
03.2023 - Current
- Supported individuals with disabilities in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills through group interactions.
- Implemented individualized support plans tailored to client needs.
- Monitored and documented client progress and behavior changes.
- Coordinated recreational activities to promote engagement and enjoyment.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care.
- Provided transportation for clients to appointments and community events.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- 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.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Intiuitive Residential care
Caregiver
Salem
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Care Assistant
Boone ridge
Salem
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported nursing staff by documenting patient observations and concerns.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety of resident living spaces and common areas.
- Communicated effectively with residents to ensure comfort and emotional support.
- Trained new staff on company protocols and best practices in care delivery.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Caregiver
Brookstone
Salem
01.2009 - 07.2019
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Supported medication management and adherence for resident health needs.
- Documented resident progress and changes in health status accurately.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance resident quality of life.
- Trained new staff on caregiving protocols and best practices in patient care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Education
Associate of Science - Political Science& Education
College Of The Marshall Islands
Marshall Island, MH 03.1989 - 04.1991
Skills
- Individualized support plans
- Medication administration
- Client progress documentation
- Recreational activity coordination
Timeline
DSP( Direct Support Professional)
Shangri-La Enriching Live Together
03.2023 - Current
Intiuitive Residential care
Caregiver
10.2021 - 05.2023
Care Assistant
Boone ridge
05.2019 - 10.2021
Caregiver
Brookstone
01.2009 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Political Science& Education
College Of The Marshall Islands
03.1989 - 04.1991