Melessa Cunningham
Harrington,ME
Summary
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Living Innovations
Machias, ME
08.2014 - Current
- 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.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Assistant Activities Director Internship
Maine Veterans Home
Machias, ME
10.2013 - 12.2013
- Modeled activities programming for residents to engage in normal social and other daily pursuits, striving to improve quality of life through increased aptitude.
- Managed daily exercise programs to support physical strength and mental dexterity.
- Evaluated recreational service options in light of collective and individual needs and interest of residents, balancing practical benefit and resident enjoyment in activity selection.
- Created monthly calendar of anticipated recreational activities for posting on community bulletin board, keeping residents informed of opportunities for involvement.
- Planned special community events around holidays to invite attendance from staff and family members, incorporating into activities to foster sense of community.
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- Set up plans and oversaw daily activities like bingo, musical events and plays.
- Assisted residents with functional limitations during activities programs and provided encouragement to develop morale and facilitate long-term improvement.
Factory Worker
Bumble Bee Foods
Prospect Harbor, ME
01.1988 - 04.2010
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for processing or shipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Mental Health And Human Services
University of Maine At Augusta
Augusta, ME12.2013
High School Diploma -
Narraguagus High School
Harrington, ME06.1987
Skills
- Time Management
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Service Documentation
- Progress Tracking
- Decision Making
- Client Records Management
- CPR Certification
- Willingness to Learn
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking and Prioritization
- Patient Safety Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Empathy and Compassionate Care
- Medication Administration
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Living Innovations
08.2014 - Current
Assistant Activities Director Internship
Maine Veterans Home
10.2013 - 12.2013
Factory Worker
Bumble Bee Foods
01.1988 - 04.2010
Associate of Science - Mental Health And Human Services
University of Maine At Augusta
High School Diploma -
Narraguagus High School
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