Keisha Housen
Danbury,CT
Summary
Reliable Direct Support Professional 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.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Opengate Inc.
05.2018 - Current
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Home Health Aide
Sterling Care
10.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Education
High School Diploma -
Godfrey Stewart Highschool
Jamaica, W.I.06.1993
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Opengate Inc.
05.2018 - Current
Home Health Aide
Sterling Care
10.2016 - 11.2018
High School Diploma -
Godfrey Stewart Highschool
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