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Erica Caito

Newark,New York

Summary

Reliable Direct Support Professional enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-rounded Direct Support Professional with twenty on and a half years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping, cooking, passing meds, inclusionary activities. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. Established 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

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

OPWDD-Fingerlakes DDSO
Victor, New York
10.2001 - Current
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.

Education

High School Diploma -

Midlakes High School
Clifton Springs, NY
06.1999

Vocational - Early Childhood Education

Finger Lakes Technical Career Center
Stanley, NY
06.1999

Skills

  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Vital Signs Management
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Grocery Shopping
  • Mobility Support
  • Emergency Situations
  • Safety Behaviors
  • Collecting Medical Specimens
  • Quality Program Protocols
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • First Aid and Safety
  • Developmental Disabilities
  • Independent Living
  • Community Activities
  • Infection Control Procedures
  • Client Support
  • Dietary Needs
  • Medication Administration
  • Emotional and Social Support
  • Developing Client Trust
  • Diet and Nutrition
  • Charting and Documentation
  • Household Chores
  • Health and Safety Requirements
  • Cook Healthy Meals
  • Accurate Documenting
  • Adaptive Equipment
  • Service Documentation
  • Vitals Monitoring and Documentation
  • Assisting with Daily Living
  • Ability to Lift
  • Healthy Eating
  • Deliver Exceptional Care
  • Residential Support
  • Personal Care Support
  • First Aid Certification
  • Nursing Assistance
  • Attentive to People

Certification

  • CPR and First Aide Training - Every two years
  • Promote- Every two years
  • Medication certified- yearly

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

Direct Support Professional

OPWDD-Fingerlakes DDSO
10.2001 - Current

High School Diploma -

Midlakes High School

Vocational - Early Childhood Education

Finger Lakes Technical Career Center
  • CPR and First Aide Training - Every two years
  • Promote- Every two years
  • Medication certified- yearly
Erica Caito