Lisa Wilhite
Direct support professional
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at Ladnier Healthcare, skilled in medication administration and compassionate caregiving. Successfully enhanced client quality of life through effective daily living support and crisis intervention. Established trust-based relationships by demonstrating empathy and active listening, ensuring clients received the care and respect they deserve.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Ladnier Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- 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.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
- Managed medications for clients, ensuring proper dosages were taken on schedule and any side effects were promptly reported to healthcare professionals.
- Established trust-based relationships with clients by consistently demonstrating respect, empathy, reliability, and genuine concern for their wellbeing.
Education
Certificate - Cosmetology
Textures College of Cosmetology
Lexington, KY02-2014
Regular Education
South High School
Cleveland, OH06-1993
Skills
- Medication administration
- Charting and documentation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Transportation
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- Active listening
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
Certification
- Licensed Medication administration - February 2026
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Ladnier Healthcare
02.2025 - Current
Certificate - Cosmetology
Textures College of Cosmetology
Regular Education
South High School
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