D'Myra Lark
Niagara Falls,NY
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Community Services For Every1, enhancing client quality of life through compassionate care and meticulous medication administration. Excelled in building meaningful relationships and providing emotional support, achieving significant improvements in patient well-being. Skilled in activity planning and personal hygiene assistance, consistently delivering results beyond employer expectations. Compassionate worker possesses gentle touch and caring attitude centered on treating people with dignity and respect. Expertise in listening and respect. Collaborative team player with strong clinical and interpersonal skills. Available 40+ hours per week, weekends and evenings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Community Services For Every1
05.2023 - Current
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Team Member
Burger King
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Operated register to process payments and collect cash payment for order totals.
- Broke down boxes and cartons, disposing of refuse in proper cardboard receptacles.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
Youth Mentor
Boys and Girls Club
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Provided guidance and recommended coping mechanisms for youth dealing with difficult issues.
- Introduced students to positive and creative outlets such as drawing and poetry.
- Built lasting relationships with youth and parents or guardians.
- Created workshops for youth to improve communication skills, teamwork and cooperation.
- Planned and executed productive self-esteem building activities to promote personal growth and daily living skills.
Education
Associate of Science - Cell Biology And Anatomy
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Patient Care
- Activity Planning
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Documentation
- Disability Awareness
- Incident Reporting
- Medication Administration
- Compassionate Care
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 20 in the development of becoming medicine certified and First aid.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Community Services For Every1
05.2023 - Current
Team Member
Burger King
02.2022 - 05.2023
Youth Mentor
Boys and Girls Club
06.2021 - 09.2021
Associate of Science - Cell Biology And Anatomy
Erie Community College
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