Jessica Hunter
Detroit,MI
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Compassionate Personal Care Assistant with hands-on experience providing companionship and emotional support to residents. Well-versed in accurately documenting vital statistics and health metrics. Committed to creating positive rapport with patients and providing quality patient care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2004
2004
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Care worker midnight lead
Genesee Manor
Westland, MI
10.2024 - 10.2025
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of resident living spaces.
- Documented care provided in resident charts accurately and timely.
- Promoted a safe environment by following protocols and safety measures.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance caregiving skills and knowledge.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse, and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
Registered Behavior Technician
Chitter Chatter Therapy
Dearborn, Michigan
01.2024 - 10.2024
- Implemented individualized treatment plans for clients with autism spectrum disorders.
- Assisted in data collection and analysis for behavioral assessments.
- Supported clients in developing social skills through structured activities.
Community Facilitator
Gesher Human Services
Southfield, Michigan
03.2023 - 08.2023
- Facilitated community meetings to gather input and foster collaboration among residents.
- Organized workshops and events to promote community engagement and education initiatives.
- Developed resource materials to support community members in accessing local services.
Education
Northern High School
Detroit, MISkills
- Medication administration
- Care plan implementation
- Behavior analysis
- Safety protocol adherence
- Patient documentation
Timeline
Direct Care worker midnight lead
Genesee Manor
10.2024 - 10.2025
Registered Behavior Technician
Chitter Chatter Therapy
01.2024 - 10.2024
Community Facilitator
Gesher Human Services
03.2023 - 08.2023
Northern High School