Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Timeline
Generic

Isabel Byers

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Eminence Home Care
Glenside, PA
10.2022 - Current
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.

Direct Support Professional

Merakey
Philadelphia, PA
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Direct Support Professional

Miracles Home Care
Philadelphia, PA
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Partnered with registered nurses and physiotherapists to provide care to patients.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
  • Managed household errands and other essential duties.

Classroom Aid/Preschool Afterschool Coordinator

Holmesburg Christian Academy
Philadelphia, PA
01.2018 - 03.2019

• Selected nutritious snacks and educational toys for students.

• Created fun, age-appropriate activities for school-age children.

• Completed and kept records related to the program and individual students for future use by other personnel.

Managed behavioral issues and used positive behavior strategies for groups of up to 15 students.

Supervised up to 15 students during outdoor exercise periods, monitoring group and individual safety.

Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote a safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.

Education

High School Diploma -

21st Century Cyber Charter School
Philadelphia, PA
06-2019

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

Skills

  • Transportation
  • Client documentation
  • ADL support
  • Community integration
  • Mobility assistance
  • Disability awareness
  • Empathy and patience
  • Behavioral management
  • Housekeeping tasks
  • Hygiene assistance
  • Personal care assistance
  • Patient management
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Nutrition
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Problem-solving

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Eminence Home Care
10.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Merakey
07.2021 - 03.2022

Direct Support Professional

Miracles Home Care
09.2020 - 03.2021

Classroom Aid/Preschool Afterschool Coordinator

Holmesburg Christian Academy
01.2018 - 03.2019

High School Diploma -

21st Century Cyber Charter School

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Community College of Philadelphia
Isabel Byers