Elijah Peterson
Bowie,MD
Summary
Compassionate DSP's assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Health Tech Institute Inc
08.2024 - Current
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
Care Partner
Tribute at Melford Assisted Living
02.2024 - Current
- Served as an advocate for patients'' rights, upholding ethical standards in all aspects of care provision.
- Monitored vital signs and reported any abnormalities to medical staff for prompt attention and treatment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing personalized care and support throughout their stay.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
The Arc of Prince George's County
05.2022 - 06.2024
- Pick up clients from their residence and take them out into the community, keeping them engaged in different activities
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Walmart Stocker
Walmart
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Complete the task of down stocking five pallets within an eight hour time frame while keeping area clean and zoning at the end of the shift
- Collaborated with team members to complete stocking tasks during peak business hours, maintaining a well-stocked sales floor.
- Ensured proper rotation of perishable goods to maintain freshness and comply with health regulations.
- Streamlined restocking processes by consolidating backstock and removing damaged or expired items.
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Royal Farms
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Prep and cook food within a timely manner while also meeting company expectations
- Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, and fish for frying purposes.
- Plated and presented all dishes to match established restaurant standards.
Education
High school diploma -
Southeast Raleigh High School
Raleigh, NC06.2015
Skills
- Cooking
- Heavy Lifting
- Warehouse Experience
- Cleaning Experience
- Food Preparation
- Busser
- Kitchen Experience
- Heavy lifting
- Customer service
- Food safety
- Food service
- Direct support
- Senior care
- Home care
- Patient care
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
Certification
- 5110641
- July 2022 to June 2030
- Elijah peterson
- CPR/First Aid
- 52675
Timeline
DSP
Health Tech Institute Inc
08.2024 - Current
Care Partner
Tribute at Melford Assisted Living
02.2024 - Current
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
The Arc of Prince George's County
05.2022 - 06.2024
Walmart Stocker
Walmart
02.2022 - 03.2023
Line Cook/Prep Cook
Royal Farms
02.2020 - 10.2021
High school diploma -
Southeast Raleigh High School
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