Marquis Harris
Blackwood,NJ
Summary
Direct Support Professional Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 6 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out housekeeping . Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
GHA Autism
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
Direct Support Professional
Bancroft
06.2021 - Current
- Identified changes in client status or needs and communicated to supervisor
- Responded promptly and positively to client requests for assistance
- Documented delivery of quality care in client's clinical record
- Prepared and served food for patients, following special prescribed diets
- Supervised and assisted patients during showers and baths
- Changed bed linens and performed incidental cleaning services
- Provided transportation to medical and recreational appointments
- Read and recorded temperature, pulse and respirations
- Administered medications to patients based upon physician or nurse guidelines
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
- Observed physical and mental condition, intake and output and exercise to monitor client condition
- Drove motor vehicles to transport clients to physicians' offices or outings.
Operations Clerk
United States Marine Corp
11.2017 - 12.2019
- Identified changes in client status or needs and communicated to supervisor
- Responded promptly and positively to client requests for assistance
- Documented delivery of quality care in client's clinical record
- Participated in crisis intervention and de-escalation procedures
- Changed bed linens and performed incidental cleaning services
- Maintained records of services performed and condition of patients
- Administered bedside and personal care, such as ambulation, and personal hygiene assistance
- Evaluated client's needs to plan for continuing services
- Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths and wheelchairs
- Completed and submitted clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines
- Prepared and maintained records of client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager and supervisor.
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rowan University
Glassboro, NJ05.2026
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Psychology -
Rutgers University-Camden
Camden, NJ05.2023
Associate In Arts (A.A.) In Liberal Arts -
Stanly Community College
ALBEMARLE, North Carolina12.2018
Skills
- Behavior Redirection
- Specimen Collection
- Routine Adjustment
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Patient Restraint
- Developmental Disabilities
- Developing Client Trust
- Community Activities
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Administration
- Emotional and Social Support
- Client Support
- Word Processing
- Creative Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation Assistance
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Bancroft
06.2021 - Current
Operations Clerk
United States Marine Corp
11.2017 - 12.2019
Direct Support Professional
GHA Autism
Master of Arts - Social Work
Rowan University
Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.) In Psychology -
Rutgers University-Camden
Associate In Arts (A.A.) In Liberal Arts -
Stanly Community College
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