Jacqueline Hahn
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Dedicated Direct Care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with good relationship-building skills. Kind Caregiver with experience addressing physical and emotional needs. Familiar with scheduling and managing appointments, coordinating household support and offering caring companionship. Well-organized with medications and physically fit to handle any client need. Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Arizona Training Program Coolidge Arizona
Coolidge, AZ
07.2022 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Assisted clients in daily living activities, promoting independence and personal growth.
- Implemented individualized care plans tailored to client needs, enhancing quality of life.
- Monitored client progress and behaviors, documenting observations to inform care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate services and optimize client outcomes.
- Trained new staff on best practices in caregiving and crisis intervention techniques.
- Developed recreational activities that fostered social interaction and engagement among clients.
- Advocated for client rights and needs within the community, ensuring access to resources and services.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks and proactive maintenance reporting.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored support in areas such as mobility training, communication skills development, and community integration activities.
- Served as a knowledgeable advocate for clients during interactions with external agencies or service providers ensuring their rights, preferences, and needs were respected.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of direct support services.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Managed challenging situations with empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills leading to positive outcomes for both clients and team members.
- Facilitated clients'' participation in recreational activities and community events to promote social engagement and inclusion.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Developed crisis intervention strategies for challenging behaviors or situations in accordance with established guidelines while maintaining a calm demeanor under pressure.
- Complied with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures related to the provision of direct support services for individuals with disabilities or other special needs.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams of healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive care plans that addressed clients'' physical, mental, and emotional needs.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Administered medications accurately and on schedule to ensure patient health and compliance.
- Assisted nursing staff in monitoring patient reactions to medications, reporting concerns promptly.
- Maintained accurate records of medication administration and patient responses for audits and reviews.
- Trained new staff on proper medication handling procedures and safety protocols.
- Streamlined medication cart organization to enhance efficiency during daily rounds.
- Achieved high levels of efficiency while distributing medications by organizing daily routines around individual patient schedules and needs.
- Demonstrated adaptability in the face of medical emergencies, providing crucial assistance during critical situations as needed.
- Reduced medication errors by diligently maintaining and updating medication records for each patient.
- Enhanced patient health by accurately administering prescribed medications according to schedule.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Safeguarded patients from potential drug interactions by carefully reviewing their medical histories before administering any new medications.
- Contributed to positive patient outcomes by closely monitoring and reporting any adverse reactions or changes in condition following medication administration.
- Supported the nursing staff with essential tasks, streamlining the overall care process.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of state regulations regarding medication administration, staying current on updates as needed.
Certified Caregiver
Medisys Homecare
Casa Grande, AZ
10.2021 - Current
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
- Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Directed patients in passive and active ROM exercises to maintain musculoskeletal functions and increase strength.
- Developed patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Assisted patients with daily personal hygiene.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Cooked appetizing and satisfying meals and snacks.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, daily hygiene care and grooming.
- Provided patients with transportation to and from doctor appointments.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Liaised with supervisor to review cases and improve care.
- Completed scheduled patient check-ins and progress reports for clients.
- Maintained network of connected caregivers to promote continuous professional development.
Nutrition Service Worker
Legacy Traditional School
Chandler, AZ
12.2019 - 08.2020
- Observed safety measures and followed instructions when using kitchen equipment and heavy duty mixers.
- Delivered food and asked if meal met dietary needs.
- Supported lunch and dinner service for facilities to offer meal options to customers with various dietary limitations and allergy restrictions.
- Created new dishes to develop healthier meal options for patients.
- Filled trays with food, utensils, napkins and condiments to provide diners with meals and accessories.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
- Refilled service bins with napkins, straws and items to keep fully stocked.
- Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals.
- Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
- Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Nutrition Service Worker
Bend La Pine School District
Bend, OR
09.2017 - 10.2019
- Selected foods appropriate for individual patients dietary needs.
- Observed safety measures and followed instructions when using kitchen equipment and heavy duty mixers.
- Supported lunch and dinner service for facilities to offer meal options to customers with various dietary limitations and allergy restrictions.
- Operated and maintained dishwasher, handwash stations, pot-scrubbing station and trash compactor.
- Plated food and assessed plate presentation to maintain highest standard of food quality.
- Refilled service bins with napkins, straws and items to keep fully stocked.
- Cleaned dishes with detergent, rinsing and sanitizing chemicals.
- Set up trays and to situate food at.
- Served food to over customers per shift.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to place orders for meals daily.
- Washed trays, and items to sanitize.
Education
Community And Environmental Health - Applied Health
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Rexburg, ID05.2026
Memory Care -
Assisted Living Training Centre
Tempe, AZSome College (No Degree) - Associate of Computer Technology
Mondriaan Aura College
PhillippinesBYU Pathway Connects - Life Skills, English, Algebra And Personal Finance
BYU Pathway
Brigham Young University 2023
Caregiving - Caregiving Associate
Pfundamental Consulting
Camelback Phoenix Arizona08.2021
Skills
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Care plan management
- Behavior redirection
- Case management experience
- Client safety and first aid
- Client documentation
- Compassionate client care
- First aid and safety
- Records maintenance
- Records management
- Case management
- Medication administration
- Proper phone etiquette
- Disability awareness
- Emotional support
- Meal preparation
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Community integration
- Patient care
- Nutrition monitoring
- Self-advocacy support
- Activity planning
- Healthcare coordination
- Physical assistance
- Adaptive equipment use
- First aid and CPR
- Respectful and compassionate
- Special needs care
- Medication management
- Strong ethics
- Multitasking and organization
- Supportive companionship
- Elderly care
- ADL assistance
- Behavioral management
- HIPAA compliance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Heavy lifting
- Documentation
- Time management
- Compassionate communication
- Patient management
- Basic housekeeping
- Dementia care
- Team collaboration
- Flexible schedule and availability
- Dependable and responsible
- Compassionate care
- Incident reporting
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Hoyer lifting equipment
- Problem-solving
- Medical record-keeping
- Progress documentation
- Flexible schedule
- COVID-19 safety policies
- Incapacitation care
- Direct patient care
- Compassion and empathy
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Safety awareness
- Social interaction
- PPE usage
- Patient advocacy
- Cultural sensitivity
- Stress management
- Nutrition
- Disability support
Education and Training
other,other
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Arizona Training Program Coolidge Arizona
07.2022 - Current
Certified Caregiver
Medisys Homecare
10.2021 - Current
Nutrition Service Worker
Legacy Traditional School
12.2019 - 08.2020
Nutrition Service Worker
Bend La Pine School District
09.2017 - 10.2019
Some College (No Degree) - Associate of Computer Technology
Mondriaan Aura College
Caregiving - Caregiving Associate
Pfundamental Consulting
Community And Environmental Health - Applied Health
Brigham Young University-Idaho
Memory Care -
Assisted Living Training Centre
BYU Pathway Connects - Life Skills, English, Algebra And Personal Finance
BYU Pathway