MANDY INYANG-SMITH
Parlin
Summary
Dedicated and hard working health care professional with expertise in individual care planning, medication administration, and behavioral monitoring. Committed to enhancing client well-being through effective communication and team collaboration.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Axion Healthcare
Edison
02.2015 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Implemented individual care plans based on client needs and preferences.
- Provided personal care and support to residents
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated recreational activities to enhance social skills and engagement.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care for clients.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support services.
- 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.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Home Health Aide/Caregiver
Senior Support Services
Somerset
04.2012 - 01.2015
- Provided personal care assistance to clients in daily living activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility, ensuring safety during transfers and walking.
- Administered medications according to care plans and client schedules.
- Monitored clients' health status and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Developed trusting relationships with clients, fostering a comfortable atmosphere.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
- Helped client with medication self-administration.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Recorded daily notes about client conditions, treatments provided and progress made.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
New York City College of Technology
Brooklyn, NYSome College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Raritan Valley Community College
Somerville, NJSome College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisites
Middlesex College
Edison, NJSkills
- Individual care planning
- Medication administration
- Behavioral monitoring
- Client documentation
- Activity facilitation
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Crisis intervention
- Problem solving
- Patient advocacy
- Effective communication
- Time management
- ADL support
- Multitasking and organization
- Decision-making support
- Care delivery
- Empathy and patience
- State regulations
- First aid and CPR
- Crisis management
Certification
Medication Administration
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Axion Healthcare
02.2015 - Current
Home Health Aide/Caregiver
Senior Support Services
04.2012 - 01.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
New York City College of Technology
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Education
Raritan Valley Community College
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing Prerequisites
Middlesex College