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Marilyn Collado

N Chesterfield,VA

Summary

Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by enhancing clients well-being and promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

DSP Lead

Osiris Living
Prince George, VA
06.2023 - Current
  • Supervision and Leadership: Oversee and support DSP staff to ensure adherence to care plans and organizational policies.
  • Direct Care: Assist residents with activities of daily living, including hygiene, meal preparation, and medication administration.
  • Provide Reports: Submit monthly compliance audit reports, accurate records of resident progress, incidents, and daily activity.
  • Compliance: Ensure the group home operates by the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services.
  • Training: Provide ongoing training and mentorship to DSP staff, fostering professional development and competency.
  • Crisis Management: Respond effectively to emergencies, implementing appropriate interventions to ensure residents' safety.

DSP

Amazings Grace
North Chesterfield, VA
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
  • Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.

DSP

Quality Life Services LLC
Chesterfield, VA, VA
03.2018 - 09.2022
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.

Education

GED -

Commonwealth of Virginia
North Chesterfield. VA
01.2013

Skills

  • Client Transportation
  • Quality Program Protocols
  • Compassionate Client Care
  • Behavior Redirection
  • Nutrition
  • Client Support
  • Charting and Documentation
  • First Aid and Safety
  • CPR Certified
  • Bilingual English/Spanish
  • Medication Certified
  • Team leadership
  • Crisis intervention
  • Emergency response
  • Training development
  • Client records management

Timeline

DSP Lead

Osiris Living
06.2023 - Current

DSP

Amazings Grace
09.2022 - 03.2023

DSP

Quality Life Services LLC
03.2018 - 09.2022

GED -

Commonwealth of Virginia

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