Jordan Raines
Weaverville,NC
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness. Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Direct Support Professional
Liberty Corner Enterprises
Asheville, NC
10.2021 - Current
- Provided direct support to clients in activities of daily living such as hygiene, meal preparation, and housekeeping.
- Conducted assessments to ensure compliance with standards and regulations.
- Coordinated medical appointments and monitored health care needs of clients.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided to clients and updated them regularly.
- Led team meetings to discuss client progress and provide guidance on service delivery techniques.
- Trained new staff members on safety protocols and best practices for providing quality services to individuals with disabilities.
- Monitored the performance of direct support professionalsand provided feedback as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention during emergency situations and de-escalated difficult behaviors when needed.
- Collaborated with other professionals including case managers, therapists, physicians, family members.to ensure comprehensive care plan implementation.
- Assisted clients with developing social skills by engaging them in community activities such as volunteering or recreational outings.
CNA
Ardenwoods Retirement Community
Arden, NC
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
- Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Performed vital sign assessments, such as taking blood pressure and temperature.
- Documented patient care services by charting in designated areas.
- Reported changes in patient conditions to registered nurse or physician.]
- Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Direct Support Professional
Bluewest opportunties
Asheville, NC
08.2012 - 04.2017
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College - Asheville
Asheville, NC06-2024
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
South College - Asheville
Asheville, NC12-2023
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Healthy Eating Assistance
- Regulatory Compliance
- Technical Regulatory Compliance
- Patient Management
- Care Plan Adherence
- Medication Coordination
- Charting And Documentation
- Daily Living Activities Assistance
- Patient Care
- Medical Appointments
- Service Recommendations
- Leading Team Meetings
Timeline
Lead Direct Support Professional
Liberty Corner Enterprises
10.2021 - Current
CNA
Ardenwoods Retirement Community
05.2019 - 06.2020
Direct Support Professional
Bluewest opportunties
08.2012 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
South College - Asheville
Associate of Science - Prenursing Studies
South College - Asheville
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