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Elisa Davis

PHILADELPHIA,PA

Summary

Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health Aide

Caregivers America
Philadelphia, PA
01.2018 - Current
  • Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
  • Helped client with medication self-administration.
  • Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
  • Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.

Personal Care Assistant

BAYADA
Philadelphia, PA
06.2016 - 09.2018
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.

COMHAR INC

Direct Support Personal
Philadelphia, PA
05.1997 - 12.2012
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.

Education

Home Health Aide

Esperanza
Philadelphia, PA
01-2016

Skills

  • Progress Documentation
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Medication Administration
  • Care Plan Management
  • Patient Transportation
  • Behavioral Management
  • Client Documentation
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Ambulation Assistance
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Home Health Aide

Caregivers America
01.2018 - Current

Personal Care Assistant

BAYADA
06.2016 - 09.2018

COMHAR INC

Direct Support Personal
05.1997 - 12.2012

Home Health Aide

Esperanza

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