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Marie Lapointe

Spring Valley,NY

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at L’DOR, enhancing client wellness through exceptional emotional support and personal hygiene assistance. Leveraged disability awareness to foster independence, achieving significant improvements in client satisfaction. Expert in meal preparation, ensuring nutritional needs are met with compassion and dignity.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Work History

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

L’DOR
10.2023 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
  • 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.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Helped clients manage money, pay bills, and shop for groceries or personal items.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.

CNA

Nyack Ridge
03.2010 - Current
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
  • Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Implemented fall prevention measures by identifying high-risk patients and maintaining clutter-free environments around bedsides.

Education

Boces

Skills

  • Disability awareness
  • Emotional support
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • self motivation
  • Ability to prioritize & meet deadlines
  • Team player
  • Great customer service skills
  • Responsible & Committed
  • Multi-tasking & being organized
  • Strong Communication skill
  • Decision making capabilities
  • Time management
  • Dealing with difficult people
  • Fast Learner
  • Relationship Building
  • Team Leadership
  • Patient Assessment

Certification

  • CPR/AED Certification

Timeline

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

L’DOR
10.2023 - Current

CNA

Nyack Ridge
03.2010 - Current

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