LAKIYA GIBBS
Avondale,Arizona
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
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
Sacramento, CA
11.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- 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.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
Direct Support Professional
Lighthouse Living Services
Sacramento, CA
03.2019 - 09.2022
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Education
Optometry
National Career Education
Rancho Cordova, CA02-2019
Skills
- Progress Documentation
- Client Documentation
- Care Delivery
- Direct Patient Care
- Social Skills Development
- Knowledge of State Regulations
- First-Aid and CPR
- Charting and Documentation
- Medication Administration
- Medical Records Management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Merakey
11.2022 - 01.2024
Direct Support Professional
Lighthouse Living Services
03.2019 - 09.2022
Optometry
National Career Education