Iokelani Nickel

Assistant Manager/Direct Support Professional

Danville

10.2023 - Current

Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain positive encounters.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Encouraged physical therapy to support patient improvement in range of motion and injury recovery.
Built and maintained a relationship with clients and family members.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations following HIPPA guidelines.
Completed daily check-ins and documented progress/behavior reports for each client.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Cultivated positive relationships with other employees to boost company morale as well as to create a comfortable environment for my coworkers.
Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.