Elvester Strong
Rialto,CA
Summary
Dedicated Program Support Worker with experience in enhancing project operations through effective administrative support. Skilled in coordinating tasks and adapting to program changes, while fostering collaborative team dynamics. Proven ability to streamline processes and strengthen team relationships.
Overview
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Language
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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Program support staff
Bourne family services
Altadena, California
09.2026 - Current
- Facilitated clients' daily living activities and personal care tasks to enhance quality of life.
- Documented client progress and reported changes to the supervisor.
- Engaged clients in recreational activities to promote well-being.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to clients.
- Updated client records accurately and promptly for ongoing care planning.
- Fostered children's emotional and social development by tailoring communication strategies to individual client needs.
- Organized supplies needed for program activities and events.
- Monitored and documented budget expenses to ensure financial accountability for programming activities.
Direct Care Worker
Bourne family services
Altadena
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed safety protocols and procedures during all interactions with clients.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Documented client behaviors and changes in condition accurately.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to coordinate client care plans.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Communicated effectively with families to discuss client progress and needs.
- Supported clients in engaging in social and recreational activities.
- Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium, and high protein diets.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Education
John Muir High
Pasadena, CASkills
- Care plan development
- Medication administration
- Client assessment
- Data management
Certification
- Certified through bourne Family Services training
Languages
English
Professional
Affiliations
- As well as physical health Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program support staff
Bourne family services
09.2026 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Bourne family services
John Muir High