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Jennifer Smith

Saint Petersburg

Summary

Dedicated Direct Care Staff Member at A Firm Care, skilled in client assessment and medication administration. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and foster a positive environment, enhancing client well-being. Strong team collaborator with effective communication skills, committed to promoting dignity and safety for all clients. CPR certified and experienced in personal care assistance.

Sympathtic personal care aide with several years of experience supporting patients with activities of daily living. Professional and clear communicator when instructing and assisting patients as well as when reporting information to healthcare team and supervisors.

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

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Care Staff Member

A firm care
Clearwater
10.2020 - Current
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
  • Assessed changes in physical or mental condition and reported findings to supervisor.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Ensured safety of all clients in accordance with facility regulations.
  • Promoted a positive environment that respects the dignity of residents and clients.
  • Developed individualized plans of care to address each client's needs.
  • Assisted with medication administration and documentation of treatments.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Cleaned, groomed or draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.

Staff Member

Superior cares
Saint Petersburg
03.2017 - Current
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
  • Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.

Help clients learn more about there rights

Assist clients with working on there goals as well as helping them achieve there goals

Learn valuable skills

Home Care Provider

East wing of Florida
Saint Petersburg
02.2021 - 09.2023
  • Massaged patients or applied liniment, alcohol rubs or heat-lamp stimulation.
  • Cared for disabled children or children with sick or disabled parents.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
  • Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
  • Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
  • Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Administered medications in accordance with physician instructions.
  • Assisted patients with personal care to alleviate burden on family members.
  • Developed individualized plans of care based on each client's needs.
  • Maintained updated records and safeguarded patient privacy in accordance with HIPAA.
  • Maintained records of patient care, progress or problems to report and discuss observations.

Activities Assistant

Cherry hill nursing home
Providence
03.2012 - 03.2015
  • Enforced discipline and policies to protect safety of recreational activity participants.
  • Maintained adequate supplies to meet activities needs.
  • Maintained records of all activity participation.
  • Directed aquatics, gymnastics, or performing arts.
  • Introduced new arrivals to other participants, explained facility rules and encouraged participation.
  • Assisted residents with developing and maintaining positive social skills, mental aptitude, confidence and strong interpersonal connections.
  • Created an environment that was conducive to learning through interactive conversations and positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Monitored safety and cleanliness during activities.
  • Developed events and programs in consideration of needs, abilities and interests of participants.
  • Assisted in the development of activity plans for residents on a weekly basis.
  • Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.

Education

High School Diploma -

ADEP
Providence, Rhode Island
08-2011

Skills

  • Client assessment
  • Individual care planning
  • Medication administration
  • Database management
  • Safety protocols
  • Positive environment promotion
  • Nutritional planning
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Personal care assistance
  • Therapeutic techniques
  • Healthcare
  • Compassionate care
  • Client-centered approach
  • Housekeeping
  • Safety monitoring
  • Disability awareness
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Maintenance
  • Client companionship
  • Social skills
  • CPR certified
  • ADL assistance
  • Meal preparation
  • Social skills development
  • ADL support
  • Patient care

Timeline

Home Care Provider

East wing of Florida
02.2021 - 09.2023

Direct Care Staff Member

A firm care
10.2020 - Current

Staff Member

Superior cares
03.2017 - Current

Activities Assistant

Cherry hill nursing home
03.2012 - 03.2015

High School Diploma -

ADEP
Jennifer Smith