Keiyaza Armstead
Richmond,Indiana
Summary
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.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Supervisor
Benchmark Human Services
Richmond, Indiana
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
- Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
- Developed and maintained a safe working environment, adhering to all safety protocols and regulations.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Direct Support Professional
McSherr INC
Richmond, Indiana
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Education
High School Diploma -
K12 Virtual Academy
Cincinnati, OH06-2015
Skills
- Training and mentoring
- Goal-Oriented
- ADL support
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Adaptive equipment use
- Behavior redirection
- First aid and safety
Certification
- CPR/First Aid 6/15/2023-06/2025
Timeline
Supervisor
Benchmark Human Services
06.2021 - 07.2024
Direct Support Professional
McSherr INC
04.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
K12 Virtual Academy
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