Kendra D'Arcy
New Bedford,MA
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
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Comprehensive Mental Health Services INC.
North Dartmouth, MA
10.2004 - Current
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Education
Associate of Science -
Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA12-2021
Skills
- ADL Support
- Direct Patient Care
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Documentation
- First-Aid and CPR
- Adaptive Equipment Use
- Compassionate Caregiving
Certification
- Cpr certified
- First aid certified
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Comprehensive Mental Health Services INC.
10.2004 - Current
Associate of Science -
Bristol Community College
- Cpr certified
- First aid certified
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