Estella Boyd
Independence,MO
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Our House My House, enhancing client independence through personalized care and emotional support. Skilled in meal preparation and medication management, I foster trust-based relationships while promoting healthy lifestyles and ensuring safety. Committed to improving quality of life for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Our House My House
09.2020 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Cass County Community Living
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
- Promoted healthy lifestyles for clients by assisting with meal planning, grocery shopping, and preparing nutritious meals.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Caregiver
Phoenix Home Care
02.2017 - 03.2021
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients, reducing risks and ensuring optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Education
GED -
East Topeka
Topeka, KS01-1979
Management
Washburn University of Topeka
Topeka, KS01-1979
Skills
- Disability awareness
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Transportation assistance
- Patient care
- Nutrition monitoring
- Activity planning
- Adaptive equipment use
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Certification
- Licensed [Job Title] - [Timeframe]
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
- [Area of certification], [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Our House My House
09.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Cass County Community Living
01.2020 - 03.2022
Caregiver
Phoenix Home Care
02.2017 - 03.2021
GED -
East Topeka
Management
Washburn University of Topeka
Dietary Managers certificate
Took Management Course for better pay and job opportunities while learning new skills in work ethics in how to provide nutrition and healthy meal planning
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