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Work History
Education
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Certification
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Mark Morris

Mark Morris

Caregiver
Clive,IA

Summary

Reliable personal care professional bringing [Number] years of experience in Personal Care Assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Host Home Provider

Ability United
Ankeny, IA
12.2023 - Current
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
  • Attended monthly training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices related to working with at-risk youth.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
  • Encouraged healthy relationships among all individuals living in the host home setting.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Mental Health Instructor

Crest Services
Des Moines, IA
06.2021 - 08.2022
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Answered numerous calls per shift to assist with customer questions and concerns.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Caregiver

Vodec
Urbandale, IA
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
  • Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
  • Transported clients to doctor appointments and other errands using wheelchair accessible vehicles.

Direct Support Professional

Easterseals
Des Moines, IA
05.2018 - 04.2020
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.

Mental Health Instructor

Candeo
Johnston, IA
08.2016 - 03.2018
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.

Direct Support Professional

Developmental Services of Iowa
West Des Moines, IA
06.2014 - 02.2018
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hanover Senior High School
Hanover, PA
06-2008

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Des Moines Area Community College
Ankeny, IA

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA

Skills

  • Progress Tracking
  • Housekeeping
  • Condition Monitoring
  • Safety Compliance
  • Caring Companionship
  • Critical Thinking
  • Client Transportation
  • Schedule Management
  • Light Housekeeping
  • Client Records Management
  • Medication Management
  • Supportive Personality
  • Attentive to People
  • Childcare Experience
  • Cooking Meals
  • First Aid Certification

Certification

  • CPR CERTIFICATE
  • MEDICATION MANAGEMENT CERT
  • CHILD AND ADULT ABUSE REPORTER
  • CPI TRAINING CERT

Timeline

Host Home Provider

Ability United
12.2023 - Current

Mental Health Instructor

Crest Services
06.2021 - 08.2022

Caregiver

Vodec
06.2020 - 05.2022

Direct Support Professional

Easterseals
05.2018 - 04.2020

Mental Health Instructor

Candeo
08.2016 - 03.2018

Direct Support Professional

Developmental Services of Iowa
06.2014 - 02.2018

High School Diploma -

Hanover Senior High School

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Des Moines Area Community College

Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology

Harrisburg Area Community College
  • CPR CERTIFICATE
  • MEDICATION MANAGEMENT CERT
  • CHILD AND ADULT ABUSE REPORTER
  • CPI TRAINING CERT
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