Dependable employee seeking opportunity to expand skills and contribute to Agency success. Considered hardworking, compassionate, ethical, and detail-oriented. Supportive Mental Health Worker dedicated to patient wellbeing. Trained in medications, following instructions, and ADL support. Manages time well, multitasks successfully, and keeps accurate track of daily schedules.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Grace Residential Service
08.2022 - Current
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
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.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Direct Support Professional
Mosaic of Delaware
02.2022 - Current
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.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
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.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Residential Mental Health Worker
Child Chidance Resource center
06.2009 - 08.2019
Promoted independence by assisting, instructing, and supervising clients completing activities of daily living
Maintained comprehensive and secure patient histories outlining conditions, interventions and progress notes
Helped lower suicide risks with proactive assessments and interventions
Helped clients develop insight into relationships and feelings by encouraging expression and discussion
Focused on short-term gains and long-term outcomes with individualized approaches to mental health support
Encouraged clients to meet goals through successful matching of strengths with tasks
Transport Residents to medical appointments and day programs
Medication administration and documentation
Meal preparation and serving
Housekeeping
Education
Some college level classes -
Royal second art school
CNA - undefined
Black Hawk college
Moline, Illinois
Skills
Client support
Medication administration
Meal preparation and serving
Housekeeping
Time management
Multitasking
Client documentation
Transportation
Behavior redirection
Team collaboration
Compassionate caregiving
Multitasking and organization
HIPAA compliance
Active listening
Crisis management
Recreational activities
Client advocacy
Hygiene assistance
Progress documentation
Client transportation
Client safety and first aid
Community activities
Report generation
Appointment scheduling
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Grace Residential Service
08.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Mosaic of Delaware
02.2022 - Current
Residential Mental Health Worker
Child Chidance Resource center
06.2009 - 08.2019
CNA - undefined
Black Hawk college
Some college level classes -
Royal second art school
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