Kakia Johnson
Newburgh,NY
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Reliable enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team. Inspired to help others and driven to apply unfailing work ethic to meet objectives. Industrious and committed with skills for multitasking and managing time well. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 20 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping . Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP, Senior
St. Dominics Family Services
Goshen, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
- Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
- Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Direct Support Assistant
Hudson Valley DDSO
Rockland, NY
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping and routine cleaning.
- Analyzed overall patient performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals, supporting individual progression.
- Evaluated client progress toward established annual and quarterly goals.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- 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.
- Handled incoming information requests for several busy executives.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Hab Tech
A Small Miracle
Goldsoboro, NC
07.2014 - 08.2018
- Developed resident activities and programming to encourage new skills and maintain present skills.
- Transported residents to and from appointments and other activities to encourage mobility.
- Instructed and reinforced target outcomes to help individuals achieve goals.
- Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures to comply with safety rules and regulations.
- Delivered training needs, behavior management and communication to support goal plans.
- Implemented written goals from treatment plans to enhance patient outcomes.
Paraprofessional
Renu Life Inc
Goldsboro, NC
03.2013 - 03.2018
- Relieved classroom teacher during breaks and maintained order and structure in classroom.
- Oversaw students in classroom and common areas to monitor, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
- Encouraged dynamic and pleasant educational environment by promoting both gentle discipline and cooperation.
- Monitored students on field trips, handling roll call and group movement to keep youths safe in public settings.
- Handed out classroom materials, like pencils, paper and crayons.
- Collated classroom materials to help teachers prepare for daily instruction and activities.
- Maintained head count and attendance sheets.
- Tailored lesson plans for students with emotional and cognitive disabilities.
Secretary
Orange County Parole
Newburgh, NY
09.2006 - 07.2009
- Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
- Produced accurate office files, updated spreadsheets and crafted presentations to support executives and boost team productivity.
- Provided onboarding and training for new support staff.
- Implemented paperless filing system for departments.
- Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and created documents for meetings.
- Organized envelopes, postage and mail correspondence for staff and management, maintaining postage meter and coordinating with delivery and courier services.
- Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
- Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
- Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock and ordering new supplies.
- Offered office-wide software support and training, troubleshooting issues and optimizing usage.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of Strayer
Washington, DC09.2020
High School Diploma -
James I O'neill High School
Highland Falls, NY06.1993
Skills
- Decision Making
- Classroom Observation
- Caring Companionship
- Crisis Intervention
- First Aid Certification
- Diet and Nutrition
- Behavior Counseling
- Relationship Building
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Conflict Management Education
- Supportive Personality
- Work Experience Programs
- Needs Assessment
- CPR Certification
- Conflict Management
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
Timeline
DSP, Senior
St. Dominics Family Services
10.2021 - Current
Direct Support Assistant
Hudson Valley DDSO
02.2019 - 10.2021
Hab Tech
A Small Miracle
07.2014 - 08.2018
Paraprofessional
Renu Life Inc
03.2013 - 03.2018
Secretary
Orange County Parole
09.2006 - 07.2009
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
University of Strayer
High School Diploma -
James I O'neill High School
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