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
1115 Green Groove
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
Wall Township, NJ
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, PA05.2012
Hotel And Lodging -
Red Rock Job Corps
Lopez, PA05.2012
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