Faith Henson
Lykens,PA
Summary
Experienced with providing comprehensive care and support to diverse client populations. Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive relationships. Track record of maintaining safe and supportive environment tailored to individual needs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Planethome Care
12.2023 - 03.2024
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- 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.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
Caregiver
Hawthorne Woods Senior Living
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Direct Support Professional
Lifebridge Senior Living
04.2018 - 01.2021
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Complied with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures related to the provision of direct support services for individuals with disabilities or other special needs.
- Conducted ongoing assessments of client needs in order to adjust care plans accordingly or bring attention to potential issues requiring further evaluation from healthcare providers.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Strayer University
Baltimore, MD06-2027
High School Diploma -
Eastern York High School
Wrightsville, PA06-2015
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Behavioral management
- Client documentation
- Transportation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Planethome Care
12.2023 - 03.2024
Caregiver
Hawthorne Woods Senior Living
02.2021 - 12.2023
Direct Support Professional
Lifebridge Senior Living
04.2018 - 01.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology
Strayer University
High School Diploma -
Eastern York High School