Ebony Grant
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
HI! As you can see, I have a broad range of job fields that I have worked in. My last job as a Direct Support Professional/ Caregiver, I was trained and received my CPR/First Aid certificate and my Certified Med Tech certificate. I have my driver's license and am a good driver. I'm interested in home health. I really enjoy working as a caregiver and want to make a career out of it. I'm also thinking about becoming a CNA one day. I'm a very caring person. I understand and care about mental health and physical health that's why I want to make a career in the caregiving and medical field. If I sound like a good fit for your company, please contact me
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
IHCOS Care Associates
12.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Youth Direct Support Professional
Community Options,Inc.
07.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Q-Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Busser
Sports & Social
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Pitched in extra hours and helped other staff during unexpected times of high volume to improve seating availability and food delivery to tables
- Trained new staff in bussing and cleaning procedures
- Kept close eye on customers to quickly spot leaving guests and clear tables for future patrons.
Dining Room Attendant
Hebrew Home Of Greater Washington
03.2019 - 09.2019
- Delivered exceptional guest experiences through attentive service and quick response to issues
- Assisted wait staff with timely food delivery and guest requests
- Provided attentive service and proactively assessed guest needs
- Set up advertising signs and displays on shelves, counters and tables
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
Dining Room Assistant
Asbury Methodist Village
12.2016 - 05.2018
- Took customer orders and relayed to kitchen staff with accuracy, circulating dining room to identify service opportunities
- Assessed plated meals for adherence to presentation standards and verified food items against guests' orders prior to delivery
- Coordinated with food preparation staff for time plating and delivery of meals to dining room guests to guarantee freshness and acceptable temperature.
Team Member
Jimmy John's
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Restaurant Team Member
Cafe Rio
12.2015 - 07.2016
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers
- Assisted with in-store operations by disassembling delivery boxes, cleaning floors, and dishwashing
- Trained new employees by demonstrating tasks and coaching during daily activities
- Restocked condiment dispensers, napkins, silverware and drink machines to prevent shortages.
Retail Associate
Macy's
03.2015 - 12.2015
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise
- Refunded payments for returned items, processed exchanges, and offered store credit to achieve customer satisfaction
- Drove customer loyalty and consistent sales through friendly service and knowledgeable assistance
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
Education
Communications
Montgomery College
Rockville, MDHigh School Diploma -
Gaithersburg High School
Skills
- CPR certified
- Direct Patient Care
- Certified Med Tech
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Medication Administration
- Indirect Patient Care
- Patient care
- Flexible schedule and availability
Certification
- CMT
- CPR
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
IHCOS Care Associates
12.2023 - 02.2024
Youth Direct Support Professional
Community Options,Inc.
07.2023 - 10.2023
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Q-Care
10.2022 - 03.2023
Busser
Sports & Social
08.2021 - 09.2021
Dining Room Attendant
Hebrew Home Of Greater Washington
03.2019 - 09.2019
Dining Room Assistant
Asbury Methodist Village
12.2016 - 05.2018
Team Member
Jimmy John's
03.2016 - 09.2016
Restaurant Team Member
Cafe Rio
12.2015 - 07.2016
Retail Associate
Macy's
03.2015 - 12.2015
Communications
Montgomery College
High School Diploma -
Gaithersburg High School
- CMT
- CPR
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