Kassiah Brannon
Dover,DE
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with housekeeping and warehouse experience. Able to remain calm in tense situations and efficiently relates well to others. Skilled to work in a changing environment. 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. Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
ArcOfMercer
Ewing, NJ
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Direct Support Professional
Enable Inc
Hamilton, NJ
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
Youth Worker
Crossroads Programs
Ewing, NJ
06.2019 - 03.2021
- Guided clients through transition to independent living within community.
- Encouraged youth participation in civic engagement opportunities within their communities.
- Established safe and inclusive environments for youth, promoting positive behavior and emotional well-being.
- Supported youth with nurturing and caring assistance focused on empowering and positive independence.
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
Florence, NJ
03.2018 - 08.2018
- Sorting and Packaging
- Inventory Control
Direct Health Aid
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Pennington, NJ
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Transport clients to doctors appointment
- Administration of Medication
- Bathing, Cooking, and emotional support
Housekeeper (Temp)
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
Trenton, NJ
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained offices and patient rooms
- Utilized cleaning chemicals properly and safely according to department guidelines
- Abided by all health and safety regulations while working in an organized manner
Amazon Warehouse Associate (Temp)
Integrity Staffing
Robbinsville, NJ
09.2014 - 12.2015
- Handled equipment according to company policies and procedures
Warehouse Associate
Trane
Hamilton, NJ
08.2012 - 01.2013
- Assembled air conditioning and heating units
- Labeled heating doors and connected wires to the units
- Accurately performed required cycle counts at the end of every shift
Education
Nottingham High School -
Nottingham High School
Hamilton, NJ06.2012
Skills
- Attention to Detail
- Patience
- Ability to Anticipate Needs
- Oral Delivery of Medication
- Daily Nursing Maintenance Tasks
- CPR/ First Aid
- Organized and Meticulous
- Meal preparation
- Client advocacy
- Problem solving
- Community activities
- Transportation assistance
- Direct patient care
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
ArcOfMercer
03.2024 - 01.2025
Direct Support Professional
Enable Inc
07.2023 - 12.2023
Youth Worker
Crossroads Programs
06.2019 - 03.2021
Warehouse Associate
Amazon
03.2018 - 08.2018
Direct Health Aid
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
05.2017 - 11.2017
Housekeeper (Temp)
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital
03.2016 - 10.2016
Amazon Warehouse Associate (Temp)
Integrity Staffing
09.2014 - 12.2015
Warehouse Associate
Trane
08.2012 - 01.2013
Nottingham High School -
Nottingham High School