Leona Kirkling
Greensburg,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Worker at Advanced Living Options LLC, proficient in compassionate caregiving and medication administration. Enhanced client independence through tailored care plans and impactful communication. Demonstrated expertise in documenting progress and managing behavioral challenges, fostering self-sufficiency and emotional growth in clients. Committed to promoting wellness and safety in all interactions.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Worker
Advanced Living Options LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting self-sufficiency and personal growth.
- Maintained open lines of communication between team members, ensuring timely updates on client progress or concerns.
- Conducted regular assessments of clients'' progress, adjusting care plans as needed to promote ongoing improvement.
- Managed medication administration, ensuring proper adherence to prescribed regimens for optimal health outcomes.
- Enhanced client independence by providing personalized support and implementing individualized care plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Direct Support Professional
Penn Residential
08.2022 - 09.2023
- 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.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Private Nanny
Self-employed
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Developed strong relationships with parents, maintaining open communication about each child''s progress and needs.
- Oversaw household duties such as light housekeeping tasks or running errands when required.
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Built positive and nurturing environments to support child social and emotional growth.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Collaborated with parents to establish effective bedtime routines, resulting in improved sleep patterns for the children.
- Supported emotional growth by helping children navigate conflicts with empathy and understanding while teaching problem-solving skills.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school, extracurricular activities, and other events.
Education
Venipuncture
Phlebotomy Training Center
Pittsburgh, PA08-2003
Skills
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- Safety awareness
- Social skills development
- Client documentation
- Medication administration
- Mental health support
- Behavioral management
- Behavior redirection
- Activity planning
- Self-care promotion
- Community integration
- Transportation services
- First aid and CPR
- Multitasking and organization
- Time management
- Client transportation
- Life skills training
- Safety monitoring
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to complete multiple Relias training platform for learning management for healthcare workers.
Certification
- PCW - Personal Care Worker
- PCA - Personal Care Aide
- PCHM - Personal Care Homemaker
- CPCT/A - Patient Care Technician/Assistant
Languages
English
Timeline
Direct Support Worker
Advanced Living Options LLC
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Penn Residential
08.2022 - 09.2023
Private Nanny
Self-employed
01.2015 - 08.2017
Venipuncture
Phlebotomy Training Center
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