Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
CDS Monarch
Rochester , NY
12.2018 - Current
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Treatment Coordinator
CDS Monarch
Rochester, NY
12.2018 - Current
Created customized treatment plans for patients based on individual needs.
Communicated with patients to ensure quality of care and develop care plans.
To provide supervision and direction to all staff and participants in their assigned module or group.
Put together SAP, and IPOP support individuals with disabilities monthly summaries.
Provided programming for developmentally disabled adults which helped intellectually stimulate, teach, and assist them in meeting 3IP.
Assistant Resident Manager
CDS Monarch
Rochester, NY
12.2018 - Current
Resolved conflicts between staff members or between staff members and patients and families in a professional manner.
Provided leadership and direction to nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care.
Conducted performance evaluations for nursing staff members.
Cared for patients directly with various nursing tasks such as administering medication.
Collaborated with physicians and other staff to maintain continuum of care.
Supported Nurse Manager with employee development and care quality management.
Certified Nursing Assistant
The Friendly Home
Rochester, NY
11.2016 - 12.2019
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hurlbut Nursing Home
Rochester, NY
10.2016 - 11.2016
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Monroe Community Hospital
Rochester, NY
02.2009 - 08.2016
Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
Certified Nursing Assistant
St Ann's Home
Rochester, NY
02.1998 - 12.2008
Transported patients to treatment units, using wheelchair or stretcher.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
Geriatric Nursing Aide
Brae Loch Manor
Rochester, NY
03.1997 - 02.1998
Maintained a clean and safe environment for the elderly patients.
Performed light housekeeping duties as needed, such as changing linens and tidying up patient rooms.
Answered call lights promptly when requested by elderly patients for assistance with personal hygiene needs or other tasks related to their care plan goals.
Prepared meals according to individualized dietary restrictions and nutritional requirements of each patient.
Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.