ERIKA MIRLA AMAR
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Schenectady ARC
03.2015 - Current
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted mentally, physically and behaviorally clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Managed about 15 clients in daily basis.
Resident Assistant
Glen Eddy Terrace
02.2012 - 03.2015
- Assisted residents with transitioning into new living environment and maintained strong relationships with residents.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks..
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Kept medications in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
- Supported needs of 42 residents in assisted living facility.
Wait Staff
Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center
11.2011 - 02.2012
- Practiced safe, sanitary food handling for preparation and service to maximize pleasant dining experience.
- Set up dining room to promote welcoming environment and meet or exceed hospitality and service standards.
- Explained menu items and preparation methods to provide high level of customer service and promote dining atmosphere.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
Care Giver
Private Client
02.2011 - 11.2011
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Offered companionship and kindness to elderly patients.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of client by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Valenzuela City, Philippines03.2010
Secondary Education (High School) -
La Consolacion College
Caloocan City, Philippines03.2006
Skills
- Appointment Scheduling
- Medication Administration
- Patient Care
- Client Support
- Crisis Management
- Health and Safety Requirements
- ADL Support
- Customer Service
- Meeting Coordination
- Verbal and Written Communication
- HIPAA Guideline Compliance
- Privacy and Confidentiality
Volunteer Experience
Helped with serving meal in City Mission (Schenectady County) in multiple occasion.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Schenectady ARC
03.2015 - Current
Resident Assistant
Glen Eddy Terrace
02.2012 - 03.2015
Wait Staff
Eddy Memorial Geriatric Center
11.2011 - 02.2012
Care Giver
Private Client
02.2011 - 11.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Our Lady of Fatima University
Secondary Education (High School) -
La Consolacion College
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