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Joanna Laughlin

Direct Support Worker
Paola,KS

Timeline

Direct support worker

Yvonne Brinell
01.2021 - 03.2024

Home Health Aide

Alliance Home Healthcare Agency
02.2019 - 09.2020

Kitchen Supervisor

North Point Nursing Home
02.2017 - 05.2018

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Tri-ko
07.2008 - 08.2015

Diploma - Basics

Broadway High School

Work History

Direct support worker

Yvonne Brinell
Osawatomie , KS
01.2021 - 03.2024
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.

Home Health Aide

Alliance Home Healthcare Agency
Olathe , KS
02.2019 - 09.2020
  • Developed and implemented care plans for clients.
  • Researched and recommended community resources to meet clients' needs.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

Tri-ko
Osawatomie , KS
07.2008 - 08.2015
  • Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
  • Implemented therapeutic interventions as directed by healthcare providers, improving patient comfort and mobility.
  • Utilized effective communication skills when interacting with diverse populations including non-English speakers or individuals with cognitive impairments.
  • Managed complex wound care under the supervision of a registered nurse, facilitating timely healing processes.
  • Transported patients to medical appointments and social outings, fostering community engagement and overall wellbeing.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Kitchen Supervisor

North Point Nursing Home
Paola, KS
02.2017 - 05.2018
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, adhering to strict hygiene standards for optimal food safety.
  • Increased overall kitchen productivity by assisting in multiple stations as needed during busy shifts.
  • Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
  • Kept supplies in sufficient stock by assessing inventory levels and reporting lower stock items.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Education

Diploma - Basics

Broadway High School
Santa Clara, CA

Skills

  • Behavior Redirection
  • Patient Restraint
  • Disability Assistance
  • Care Plan Assessment
  • Bedsore Prevention
  • Mobility Support
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Independent Living

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balancePersonal development programsFlexible work hours

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