Jessica Webb
Portsmouth,VA
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with experience at Td Healthcare Services, specializing in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) support and safety monitoring. Demonstrated success in enhancing client wellbeing through effective behavioral management and tailored care strategies. Committed to promoting independence and facilitating positive social interactions for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Td Healthcare Services
Portsmouth, VA
08.2022 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Personal Care Assistant
R.U.E Homecare
Chesapeake, Vir
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
Personal Care Assistant
Mrs. Quattlebaum (private hire)
Portsmouth, VA
12.2018 - 04.2021
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted physical therapists with exercises designed to increase strength, coordination, balance and flexibility.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Direct Support Professional
Lucas Lodge
Portsmouth, VA
10.2012 - 07.2016
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
St. Catherine University
Saint Paul, MNSkills
- ADL support
- Patient assessments
- Safety monitoring
- Client documentation
- Transportation
- Behavioral management
- Wellness and nutrition knowledge
- Personal care assistance
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Td Healthcare Services
08.2022 - Current
Personal Care Assistant
R.U.E Homecare
04.2021 - 07.2022
Personal Care Assistant
Mrs. Quattlebaum (private hire)
12.2018 - 04.2021
Direct Support Professional
Lucas Lodge
10.2012 - 07.2016
Some College (No Degree) - Occupational Therapy
St. Catherine University