Donald Bellah
west lafayette,IN
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with expertise in medication management and crisis intervention. Committed to delivering individualized care plans and maintaining accurate patient documentation to enhance client well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
sevita
Lafayette, Indiana
02.2023 - 08.2026
- Supported individuals in daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored client progress and communicated changes to healthcare professionals for timely intervention.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent and personalized support for clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and care plans.
- Assisted clients in managing medication schedules to promote adherence and health stability.
- Escorted client to medical appointments for necessary healthcare.
- Accompanied clients to local restaurants for meals.
- Transported clients to Sunday church services for spiritual support.
- Attended sporting events with clients for entertainment and socialization.
- Provided transportation for client on scenic drives to enhance well-being.
Home Health Aide
Help at Home
Lafayette, Indiana
01.2016 - 10.2017
- Monitored client health, reporting changes to healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, including bathing and dressing.
- Provided personal care services to enhance client comfort and well-being.
- Documented client care activities accurately for health records and compliance.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients in home settings.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Assisted client in managing medication schedules and dosages, supporting adherence to prescribed health regimens.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to supervisor immediately.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure.
- Recognized emergency situations, implementing appropriate procedures to enhance client safety.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, wheelchairs or automobiles and with dressing and grooming.
- Planned, prepared or served meals to patients according to prescribed diets.
Direct Support Professional
wabash Center
Lafayette, Indiana
04.2013 - 01.2016
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Monitored client progress and communicated significant changes to healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions.
- Collaborated with staff to develop and implement individualized service plans that addressed clients' unique needs.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and care plans.
- Tracked and documented clients' progress through observations and conversations, facilitating meaningful adjustments to care.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Advocated for clients' rights and preferences in various settings.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to enhance client engagement.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent support for clients.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Tracked health indicators to ensure client well-being. and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rossville Consolidated Schools
Rossville, IN05-1980
Skills
- Medication management
- Individualized care plans
- Patient documentation
- Behavioral support
- Health monitoring
- Crisis intervention
- Client management
Certification
- cpr
- med core
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
sevita
02.2023 - 08.2026
Home Health Aide
Help at Home
01.2016 - 10.2017
Direct Support Professional
wabash Center
04.2013 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Rossville Consolidated Schools