Jordana Katasi
Burlington,MA
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.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional for Blind and Deaf
WCI
Waltham, MA
06.2024 - Current
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
Direct Support Professional
Wcicommunities
Waltham, Massachusetts
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
- Monitored vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse rate and respiration rate for the patient's health.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
- Utilized adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers or canes as needed.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Provided ongoing compassionate patient care for each client.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care routines.
- Assisted clients in developing social skills and community integration.
- Implemented behavior management strategies to promote positive interactions.
- Documented client progress and maintained accurate records for assessments.
Direct Support Professional
Pathway to Possible
Newton, MA
10.2023 - Current
- 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.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Direct Care Worker
Doreen Kyanjo
Bedford, MA
03.2021 - Current
- Provide personal care to the client, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Monitor client’s progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Promote independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Ensure safety of the client by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Maintain accurate records of all services provided to the client.
- Participate in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
- Establish trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
- Respect cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
- Make the bed, sweep the floor and sanitize surfaces to support activities of daily living.
Direct Care Provider
The Guild For Human Services
Concord, MA
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Improved resident and staff engagement through group activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Patient Observer
Newton Wellsley Hospital
Newton, MA
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Reviewed patient consent documentation and conducted observations.
- Applied clinical safety procedures to protect patients and staff.
- Provided knowledgeable and compassionate service in response to patient questions and concerns.
- Assisted patients in selecting appropriate courses of actions and obtaining needed support.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
Babysitter
Sharifa Nabirye
Burlington , MA
04.2021 - 07.2022
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Minimized TV and mobile device time by engaging children with games and physical books.
- Communicated with parents about daily activities and any concerning behaviors.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Listened to parent directions and followed guidelines for children's care.
- Kept environments safe and removed hazards.
- Aided with bathing, dressing, teeth brushing and diapering to promote healthy personal hygiene and good oral health.
- Cooked nutritious meals to promote healthy diet and nutrition.
Education
Medication Application Program - Health Care
The Guild For Human Sevices
Concord, MA02-2024
Certificate - Health Care
American Red Cross Training Services
Boston, MA01-2024
High School Diploma -
Greenhill Academy
Uganda11.2017
Skills
- General housekeeping ability
- Preparing meals
- Grooming and bathing assistance
- Team working
- Communication skills
- Behavior redirection
- Crisis Management
- Transportation
- Community activities
- Client safety and first aid
- Meal preparation
- Housekeeping
Timeline
Direct Support Professional for Blind and Deaf
WCI
06.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Wcicommunities
06.2024 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Pathway to Possible
10.2023 - Current
Patient Observer
Newton Wellsley Hospital
09.2022 - 01.2023
Direct Care Provider
The Guild For Human Services
02.2022 - 05.2024
Babysitter
Sharifa Nabirye
04.2021 - 07.2022
Direct Care Worker
Doreen Kyanjo
03.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Greenhill Academy
Medication Application Program - Health Care
The Guild For Human Sevices
Certificate - Health Care
American Red Cross Training Services