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Gabriel Simmons

Fresno,CA

Summary

Accomplished Direct Support Professional Caregiver with a proven track record at AMVA Corporation, enhancing client wellness through critical thinking and compassionate emotional support. Excelled in medication management and fostering community integration, significantly improving clients' quality of life. Demonstrates a flexible schedule and strong relationship-building skills, ensuring high levels of client satisfaction and safety.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

AMVA Corporation
09.2019 - 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.
  • Documented residents' mental status, sleep, and eating patterns in medical record books.
  • 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.
  • Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • 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.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
  • Served as a knowledgeable advocate for clients during interactions with external agencies or service providers ensuring their rights, preferences, and needs were respected.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to changing client needs or scheduling requirements while maintaining a high level of professionalism at all times.
  • Supported clients'' emotional well-being by building rapport, providing companionship, and actively listening to their concerns.
  • Managed challenging situations with empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills leading to positive outcomes for both clients and team members.
  • Provided transportation to doctor's appointments, grocery stores, salons, and barbershops.
  • Entertained, conversed, and read aloud to keep patients mentally alert.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.

Care Provider

In Home Supportive Services
06.2016 - Current
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
  • Organized medication and provided reminders according to schedule.
  • Reduced patient anxiety and stress through effective communication and active listening skills.
  • Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
  • Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
  • Planned and cooked nutritious meals to meet specific dietary needs.
  • Maintained a safe and clean environment for patients by adhering to infection control protocols and performing regular housekeeping duties.
  • Kept individuals safe by removing hazards and correcting problems.

Education

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Social Sciences

Fresno City College
Fresno, CA
06.2018

High School Diploma -

Sunnyside High School
Fresno, CA
06.2016

Skills

  • Disability Awareness
  • Emotional Support
  • Meal Preparation
  • Personal Hygiene Assistance
  • Transportation Assistance
  • Community Integration
  • Safety Compliance
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Team Collaboration
  • Injury Prevention
  • Ability to Lift
  • Critical Thinking
  • Meal Planning and Preparation
  • First Aid Certification
  • Fast Learner
  • Attentive to People
  • Medication Management
  • Clear Communication
  • Physical therapy support
  • PPE Usage
  • Records Maintenance
  • Client Transportation
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Problem-Solving
  • Relationship Building
  • Documentation
  • Heavy Lifting
  • Time Management
  • Medication Administration
  • Respectful and Compassionate

Additional Information

I am a quick learner and an easy employee to get along with. I strive to provide the highest quality service possible and I try to be the best worker that I can be day in and day out. I am very flexible, inquisitive and I try to solve a problem if one ever arises in the workplace.

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

AMVA Corporation
09.2019 - Current

Care Provider

In Home Supportive Services
06.2016 - Current

Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Social Sciences

Fresno City College

High School Diploma -

Sunnyside High School

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