Heather Brewer
Alma,MI
Summary
Worked with both elderly and people with disabilities
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Care Aide
Direct Support Professional
McBride Quality Care
Sheridan, MI
06.2023 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and care plans to ensure compliance with standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop personalized care strategies for clients.
- Facilitated recreational activities, enhancing social skills and community involvement for clients.
- Monitored client well-being, promptly reporting changes in condition to appropriate personnel.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support and client engagement techniques.
- Implemented safety protocols, ensuring a secure environment for clients and staff alike.
- Advocated for client needs within the community, fostering access to resources and services.
- 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- 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.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- 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.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
Home Health Aide
Great Lakes Health Care
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2011 - Current
- Help elderly with basic household duties and take them to appointments and shopping and help with bathing as needed.
Assembly Line Worker
Ventra Ionia Main LLC
Ionia, MI
08.2018 - 01.2023
- Worked on assembly line building bumpers
Education
Some college - undefined
Certificate - Medical assistant
National Institute of Technology
Wyoming, MI05.1997
Skills
Blood pressure, bathing, hoyer lifts (10 years)
Additional Information
I have worked with a wide range of people from children to elderly to the mentally and physically handicapped.
Certification
First aid
CPR
Med passing
Medical terminology
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
McBride Quality Care
06.2023 - Current
Assembly Line Worker
Ventra Ionia Main LLC
08.2018 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Great Lakes Health Care
04.2011 - Current
Home Care Aide
Some college - undefined
Certificate - Medical assistant
National Institute of Technology