Elisabett Cumba
New Britain,ct
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience in caring for individuals with dementia, developmental and intellectual disabilities, and hospice patients. Expertise in daily living assistance, behavior support, and emotional care while ensuring dignity and respect. Focused on enhancing quality of life and fostering a safe, supportive environment.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Dementia caregiver
Pansy Homecare
West Hartford, CT
02.2026 - Current
- Provide compassionate client centered dementia care
- Assisted with adls (bathing, dressing, toileting, mobility, meal prep, and light housekeeping
- Follow the care plan exactly
- Observe and report changes in behavior, mobility, or condition
- Maintain a safety first mindset
- Communicate professionally with families and care managers
- Document care accurately every 2 hours
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
Newington, Connecticut
01.2026 - Current
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Provided total personal care, ensuring comfort and dignity during bathing, dressing, and feeding.
- Medication reminders
- Transfers
- Meal prep and light housekeeping services
- Engaged clients in friendly conversation and activities
- Transporting to Dr appointments and outing
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise NE
Hartford, CT
09.1998 - 12.2025
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing personal hygiene and comfort.
- Provided transportation and support for individuals during appointments and community outings.
- Supported clients in maintaining clean living spaces through housekeeping and laundry tasks.
- Planned and prepared meals tailored to dietary needs, promoting health and well-being.
- Delivered compassionate support while promoting dignity, safety, and independence.
Direct Support Associate
Mosaic
Cromwell, CT
02.2004 - 11.2010
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living skills and personal care routines.
- Support clients with housekeeping, bed making, and maintaining clean living spaces.
- Plan meals and prepare foods based on dietary needs.
- Accompany and transport clients to scheduled appointments and outings.
- Completed various tasks to support team operations.
Customer Service Representative
Konica
Windsor Locks, Connecticut
09.1994 - 09.1999
- Assisted customers with inquiries and product information effectively.
- Answering technicians calls and closing out their scheduled repair calls.
- Billing
Education
Training Program - Customer Service
The Connecticut PR Forum
Hartford CT08-1994
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School
Hartford CT06-1989
Skills
- Dementia care
- Elderly care
- Patient care, home care and companionship
- Daily living assistance
- Health monitoring
- Medication and appointment reminders
- Hospice care
- Special needs care
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Meal preparation
- Basic housekeeping
- Client documentation
- Multitasking and organization
- Customer service
- Dependable and responsible
- Typing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Dementia caregiver
Pansy Homecare
02.2026 - Current
Caregiver
Visiting Angles
01.2026 - Current
Direct Support Associate
Mosaic
02.2004 - 11.2010
Direct Support Professional
Sunrise NE
09.1998 - 12.2025
Customer Service Representative
Konica
09.1994 - 09.1999
Training Program - Customer Service
The Connecticut PR Forum
High School Diploma -
Hartford High School