Latasha Self
Richmond,VA
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 12 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and Basic ADL's. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors enthusiastically pursuing opportunity to add immediate value to growing team.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Direct Support Professional
HOPETREE FAMILY SERVICES
06.2021 - Current
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
DSP/PCA
Private Duty Case
02.2016 - 05.2022
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Supported needs of 4+ residents under long-term care.
- Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
- Observed patients under care conditions to help identify symptoms, responses to treatments and progress with goals.
PCA
Public Partnerships, PPL
11.2013 - 01.2016
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
- Collected and transported specimens to prepare for lab testing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Varina High School
Richmond, VA06.2009
Skills
- Behavioral support
- Household Management
- Nutrition knowledge
- Mental Health Support
- Disability Awareness
- Behavioral Management
- Progress Documentation
- ADL support
- Client documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- State regulations knowledge
- Patient Education
- Recreational Activities
- Client Support
- First aid and safety
Certification
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
Timeline
Senior Direct Support Professional
HOPETREE FAMILY SERVICES
06.2021 - Current
DSP/PCA
Private Duty Case
02.2016 - 05.2022
PCA
Public Partnerships, PPL
11.2013 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Varina High School
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
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