Dorothy Rishah

• Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
• Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
• Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
• Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
• Established nutritious meal plans and prepared daily offerings to meet patient dietary needs.
• Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
• Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
• Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
• Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
• Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
• Monitored client vital signs, administered medications and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
• Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
• Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
• Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
• Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
• Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
• Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
• Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
• Documented residents' mental status, sleep and eating patterns in medical record books.
• Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.

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• Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
• Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
• Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
• Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
• Transported patients via wheelchair to and from rehabilitation and daily activities.
• Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
• Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
• Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.
• Helped clients manage money, pay bills and shop for groceries or personal items.
• Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
• Entertained, conversed and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
• Promoted social, emotional and physical health through diverse activities.

• Interviewed clients and family members to obtain key information for case planning and management.
• Counseled individuals and families regarding mental health, substance abuse, physical abuse and rehabilitation issues.
• Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies.
• Obtained and supplied information to coordinating agencies to provide best possible guidance to clients.
• Assessed cognitive abilities and physical and emotional needs of clients to determine appropriate interventions.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
• Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
• Prepared a variety of different written communications, reports and documents to ensure smooth operations.

• Maintained effective schedule balance between rest periods, active play and instruction.
• Monitored entrances and exits to maintain safety and organized environments.
• Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
• Kept notes of behavior issues, food served and medications administered to children.