Kathryn Sobaszko
Livonia,MI
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Elder Empowerment/ Laurens Greenhouse Living
Livonia, MI
01.2024 - Current
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to patients in their homes, ensuring their comfort and well-being
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication administration
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients by regularly sanitizing equipment and living areas
- Supported patients with mobility issues by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Documented patient observations accurately in medical records, including changes in condition or behavior
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times
- Administered medications according to physician instructions while adhering to proper dosage guidelines
- Assisted in meal planning, preparation, feeding assistance, dietary restrictions adherence, and monitoring fluid intake of patients as required by their health conditions
- Performed light housekeeping duties such as laundry, dishwashing, tidying up patient's living space for a comfortable environment
- Aided in wound care management including cleaning wounds under supervision from nursing staff
- Provided companionship through engaging conversations or recreational activities tailored towards each patient's interests
- Demonstrated empathy while supporting individuals coping with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations
- Supported patients in maintaining personal hygiene, including oral care, grooming, and toileting assistance
- Ensured patient safety by implementing appropriate infection control measures during wound dressing changes
Direct Care Worker
Angels' Place
Troy, MI
09.2023 - Current
- Assist Clients in everyday life:
- Meals (dysphagia diets, diabetic diets)
- Self-care
- Toileting
- Knowing and applying each person IPOS
- Cleaning
- Companionship
- Gait belt
- Medication distributing
Direct Support Life Skills Trainer
Sevita Health (formerly Rainbow Rehabilitation)
Livonia, MI
03.2022 - 08.2024
- Assist Clients in everyday life:
- Meals (dysphagia diets, diabetic diets)
- Self-care
- Making doctor appts for clients
- Transporting to/from therapies and appts
- Cleaning
- Companionship
- Gait belt /hoyer experience
- Medication distributing
- Hospice experience
- CPI certified
Team Leader
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
Livonia, MI
09.2016 - 03.2022
- Assist Clients in everyday life:
- Meals
- Self-care
- Transporting to/from therapies and appts
- Cleaning
- Companionship
- Gait belt /hoyer experience
- CBIS certified
- Handle with Care
- Employee of the season award multiple times
- Team Leader experience
- Hospice Experience
Timeline
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Elder Empowerment/ Laurens Greenhouse Living
01.2024 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Angels' Place
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Life Skills Trainer
Sevita Health (formerly Rainbow Rehabilitation)
03.2022 - 08.2024
Team Leader
Rainbow Rehabilitation Centers
09.2016 - 03.2022