Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
Utilized proper body mechanics during transfers and positioning, ensuring patient safety while minimizing risk of injury.
Conducted regular rounds throughout assigned unit checking on the well-being of patients and promptly addressing any concerns or issues.
Direct Care Professional
Creative Options
10.2022 - 05.2023
Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
Ensured a safe and comfortable environment by maintaining clean and organized living spaces for clients.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
Administered clients medications
Medical Assistant
Greater Portland Health
11.2017 - 02.2020
Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere at the practice by greeting patients warmly upon arrival, checking them in efficiently, and answering any questions they had about their visit or overall healthcare needs.
Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
Assisted physicians with various procedures, ensuring comfort and accuracy for optimal patient outcomes.
Reduced wait times for patients by maintaining an organized schedule and swiftly preparing examination rooms.
Direct Support Professional
Spurwink
08.2015 - 01.2020
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.