Jennifer Goetzke
Direct Service Professional
Petersburg,VA
Summary
Attentive Direct Service Professional, passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Progressive Adult Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Temporary Nursing Assistant
Wonder City
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Documented care actions by completing records and logs in medical software system.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
Housekeeping Aide
John Randolph Medical Center
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Cleaned floors with sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping and disinfecting.
- Assisted housekeeping department with cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Removed dirt, dust, grease and from surfaces using proper solutions.
- Adhered to optimal standards for cleanliness, appearance and service.
- Prepared rooms with top-notch standards every time.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Lenior Rhyne University
Hickory, NCSkills
- Developmental Disabilities
- Problem Identification
- Needs Assessment
- Safety Behaviors
- Service Documentation
- Convalescence Support
- First Aid Certification
- Caring Companionship
- Independent Living
- Client Records Management
- Vital Signs Management
- Care Plan Assessment
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Progressive Adult Rehabilitation Center
03.2022 - Current
Temporary Nursing Assistant
Wonder City
10.2021 - 04.2022
Housekeeping Aide
John Randolph Medical Center
02.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Lenior Rhyne University
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