I have been working with special need individuals (Intellectual Disability who struggle with developmental disabilities and behavioral issues.) for more than 7 years including Easterseals and currently respitre with Aspire living.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Aspire Living
12.2016 - Current
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and doctor's appointments.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
Helped patients care for themselves by teaching proper, safe use of ambulation assistive devices such as canes or walkers.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Collected patient specimens, vital signs, input and output and other delegated measurements.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Assisted residents with basic activities of daily living.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Maintained safe working environment through prevention of accidents, preservation of equipment and achievement of safe working practices.
Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Used stretchers and wheelchairs to transport patients to treatment units.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Designed and implemented various activities to encourage socialization and aid residents in identifying potential.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
Reported changes in resident condition and health to resident care manager.
Direct Support Associate
Easterseals Of New Hampshire
06.2015 - 03.2020
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Assisted with updating technical support best practices for use by team.
Used ticketing systems to manage and process support actions and requests.
Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.