Edward Harryman
Joplin,MO
Summary
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
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Easyliving
Joplin, MO
01.2020 - Current
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Home Health Care Provider
life patterns inc
Topeka, KS
12.2015 - 03.2020
- Provided in-home care to elderly and disabled patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and medication management.
- Assessed patient conditions by monitoring vital signs and tracking changes in health status.
- Coordinated transportation services for medical appointments or other errands.
- Accompanied patients to medical appointments to ensure understanding of physician instructions and appropriate follow-up care.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the safety of the patient's environment.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physician orders while documenting dosage amounts and times taken.
- Transported individuals to medical appointments and assisted with errands.
- Entertained, conversed with or read aloud to patients to maintain mental health and alertness.
Printing Press Operator
Wardcraft
Fort Scott, KS
09.2011 - 03.2013
- Operated printing press to produce printed materials, including brochures, newsletters, and business cards.
- Inspected all material for defects prior to running job on press.
- Troubleshot mechanical problems with printing press components such as rollers and cylinders.
- Loaded large rolls of paper onto feeder system in preparation for production runs.
- Set up plates into the cylinder based on customer specifications or job order requirements.
Education
High School Diploma -
Fort Scott Sr High School
Fort Scott, KS05-2010
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Community Relations
- Healthy Eating Assistance
- Community Activities
- Client Safety And First Aid
- Daily Living Assistance
- Mental Health Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Community Outreach
- Client Rapport Building
- Social Skills
- Safety Awareness
- First Aid And Safety
- Training And Mentoring
- Wellness Support
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Easyliving
01.2020 - Current
Home Health Care Provider
life patterns inc
12.2015 - 03.2020
Printing Press Operator
Wardcraft
09.2011 - 03.2013
High School Diploma -
Fort Scott Sr High School
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