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Kyra Smith

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated PCA with experience at Steppingstones Group, skilled in emotional support and patient documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while ensuring safety and compliance with care plans. Strong communicator, adept at fostering relationships with families and healthcare teams to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

PCA

Steppingstones Group
01.2022 - Current
  • Assisted with daily living activities, promoting patient comfort and independence.
  • Monitored and documented patient behavior and progress in care plans.
  • Communicated effectively with healthcare team to ensure coordinated care delivery.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of living spaces for optimal safety.
  • Administered basic health checks, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
  • Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
  • Documented patient information accurately in electronic medical records, ensuring continuity of care among healthcare providers.

Direct Support Professional

Mecca Inc
02.2021 - 01.2024
  • Provided individualized support to clients with developmental disabilities, enhancing daily living skills and independence.
  • Facilitated communication between clients and families, ensuring understanding of care plans and progress.
  • Implemented person-centered care strategies that promoted positive behavior and improved client engagement.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop tailored intervention plans based on client needs and goals.
  • Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, fostering a culture of teamwork and effective service delivery.
  • Developed recreational activities that encouraged skill development while ensuring safety and enjoyment for clients.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
  • Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
  • Enhanced individual care plans by collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, ensuring tailored support for each client.
  • Liaised with healthcare professionals to coordinate care, ensuring comprehensive support for clients.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.

Student Teacher

Indi Kids
02.2016 - 02.2017
  • Developed lesson plans to align with curriculum standards and student learning objectives.
  • Implemented educational activities that fostered engagement and critical thinking among students.
  • Assessed student performance through formative and summative evaluations, providing constructive feedback.
  • Collaborated with mentor teachers to refine instructional strategies and enhance classroom management techniques.
  • Led small group instruction to address diverse learning needs and promote academic growth.
  • Organized classroom resources effectively to create an optimal learning environment for all students.
  • Facilitated communication between parents and school staff to support student success and well-being.
  • Participated in professional development workshops to stay current with educational best practices and methodologies.
  • Worked with classroom teacher to learn about current standards and best practices.
  • Facilitated small group activities and one-on-one instruction to meet individual student needs.
  • Cultivated positive relationships with administration, teaching staff, and students.
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations, enforcing classroom rules, and fostering open communication.
  • Supported diverse learners with differentiated instruction strategies tailored to individual needs and abilities.
  • Provided constructive feedback on student work, guiding them toward improvement while building their confidence in their abilities.
  • Assisted with management of classroom rules, procedures and expectations to instill discipline and observance of conduct code.
  • Implemented assessment tools to monitor student progress, adjusting lesson plans as needed to address areas of struggle or mastery.
  • Encouraged critical thinking and problem solving skills to enable students to step out of comfort zone.
  • Utilized varied teaching techniques for different learning styles, ensuring all students had access to course material.
  • Collaborated with colleagues to develop cross-curricular connections, reinforcing key concepts across subject areas.
  • Developed culturally responsive curriculum materials that acknowledged diverse perspectives and promoted inclusivity within the classroom setting.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
05-2020

High School Diploma -

School of The Future
Philadelphia, PA
06-2015

Skills

  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Behavioral management
  • Emotional support
  • Dementia care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Emergency response
  • Infection control
  • Nutrition monitoring
  • Medical terminology
  • Safety awareness
  • Medication reminders
  • Patient documentation
  • Family support

Timeline

PCA

Steppingstones Group
01.2022 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Mecca Inc
02.2021 - 01.2024

Student Teacher

Indi Kids
02.2016 - 02.2017

Bachelor of Science - Human Development And Family Science

Indiana University of Pennsylvania

High School Diploma -

School of The Future

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