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Kenya Byers

Kenya Byers

Neptune City,NJ

Summary

Highly skilled, hardworking and adaptive. professional. With 3 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant and five years as a Direct Support Professional, I am passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills. Seeking a full time position that will offer a healthy work atmosphere that enhances professional skills and excellent growth prospects.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Monmouth Children’s Center
12.2017 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized environment.
  • Assisted over 14 disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Updated patient files with current activities, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
  • Minimized injuries to staff or patients through support or restraint to control patient movements.
  • Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.
  • Communicated with patients, ensuring that medical information was kept private.

Physical Therapist Assistant

American Heart Center
05.2013 - 12.2017
  • Implemented treatment programs for children with juvenile arthritis, senior citizens and those in recovery from sports injuries.
  • Administered hot packs and electrical stimulation pads to to relieve pain, improve comfort levels and decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
  • Followed all HIPAA rules and regulations regarding patient confidentiality.
  • Answered questions from patients via email, phone and in person.
  • Scheduled patient appointments to meet treatment requirements and provide quality care.
  • Communicated with physicians to provide updates on patient care

Retail Sales Associate

Kmart, Sears Holding
12.2016 - 03.2017
  • Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections and purchases.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts and printed receipts to ring up customers.
  • Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
  • Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
  • Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
  • Offered each customer top-notch, personal service to boost sales and customer satisfaction.
  • Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders and gift card activations.
  • Folded and arranged merchandise in attractive displays to drive sales.

Education

GED -

Red Rock Job Corps
Lopez, PA
05.2012

Hotel And Lodging -

Red Rock Job Corps
Lopez, PA
05.2012

Skills

  • Leadership Experience
  • Flexibility
  • People Skills
  • Problem-solving Abilities
  • Data Entry
  • Communication Skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Work Ethic
  • Medical Records Management
  • Staff Management

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Supervisor

Monmouth Children’s Center
12.2017 - Current

Retail Sales Associate

Kmart, Sears Holding
12.2016 - 03.2017

Physical Therapist Assistant

American Heart Center
05.2013 - 12.2017

GED -

Red Rock Job Corps

Hotel And Lodging -

Red Rock Job Corps

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