Emma Purcell-Wright
Direct Support Professional
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Ambitious and responsible worker with great people skills and dedicated work ethic,punctualityand good attitude. I am a multi-tasker, and work well under fast- paced environments. Solidteam player with outgoing, positive demeanor and proven skills with clients. Motivated tomaintain satisfaction and contribute to company success. Willing to expand my communication, skills and abilities.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Helping People Excel
Meriden , CT
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
CNA
The Pines
Bristol, CT
08.2017 - Current
- Providing great patient care
- Answering patient calls and determining how best to help them
- Providing physical support for patients or residents with daily activities and personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, getting out of bed, using the toilet, walking, standing or exercising
- Turning and repositioning bedridden patients
- Measuring and recording food and liquid intake and urinary and fecal output and reporting changes to medical or nursing staff
- Recording vital signs, including blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiration
Direct Support Professional
Watermark
Southbury, CT
07.2018 - 01.2021
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Care Giver
Private Care
Roxbury, CT
08.2015 - 07.2018
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
2016
Skills
Patient and environmental safety
- HIPAA and patient privacy
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
- Willing to learn new skills
- Leadership
- Time management
- Customer Service
- Empathy
- Passion
- Feeding Assistance
- Bedsore Prevention
- Emotional and Social Support
- Nutrition and Diet
- Linen Replacements
- Mobility Assistance
- Caregiver Relations
- Room Cleaning and Restocking
- Patient Positioning
- CPR Certification
- Oral Hygiene
- Attention to Detail
- Calm Under Stress
- First Aid Certification
- CNA Certification
Certification
- CNA Certified
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CPR
- PMT
- FIRST AID
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Direct Support Professional - Helping People Excel
01.2021 - Current
Direct Support Professional - Watermark
07.2018 - 01.2021
CNA - The Pines
08.2017 - Current
Care Giver - Private Care
08.2015 - 07.2018
Waterbury Adult Education - High School Diploma,
- CNA Certified
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- CPR
- PMT
- FIRST AID
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