Melinda Browning
Granby,MO
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional Caregiver with experience in providing personalized care to individuals with different types of disabilities. Skilled in implementing effective behavior management strategies, creating individualized care plans, and fostering supportive relationships. Demonstrated ability to inspire trust and build rapport, leading to improved patient wellbeing and autonomy. Previous work has made notable impacts by improving quality of life for clients through consistent, high-quality support and compassion.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
SHOWME SUPPORTS
Joplin, MO
01.2022 - Current
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Organized recreational activities for clients such as music therapy, art therapy, pet therapy and outdoor activities.
- Facilitated community outings to promote socialization and independence in daily living skills.
- Supervised meal times ensuring that appropriate nutritional needs were met for each client.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
- Worked closely with case managers to coordinate services and ensure quality outcomes for each client served.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current issues affecting the health or safety of clients or staff members.
- Assisted with job search activities such as resume writing, interviewing techniques and job applications.
- Monitored changes in physical condition or behaviors of clients which may indicate need for further medical attention or intervention.
- Actively participated in educational training programs designed to enhance knowledge about disabilities or mental health issues.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assessed potential risks associated with certain activities prior to engaging in them with the client population.
- Demonstrated empathy towards individuals receiving services while promoting independence whenever possible.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Prep Cook Delivery Driver
Papa Jhons Pizza
Joplin, MO
01.2021 - 09.2024
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas and equipment to ensure food safety standards.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
- Organized walk-in coolers and freezers according to established guidelines.
- Prepared ingredients for use in cooking, such as washing, peeling, cutting and slicing vegetables.
- Monitored inventory levels of all kitchen items and placed orders when needed.
- Checked freshness of food and ingredients prior to use.
- Stocked kitchen with necessary supplies, including food items and utensils.
- Followed recipes to prepare meals according to customer specifications.
- Adhered strictly to safety regulations while handling sharp knives or operating machinery.
- Maintained records of daily food usage in accordance with health regulations.
- Discarded spoiled food items immediately following established procedures.
- Trained new employees on proper techniques of preparing meals safely.
- Kept the kitchen area clean at all times during shifts.
- Organized and labeled stock of ingredients to maintain needed inventory levels.
- Measured and weighed food items to comply with portion requirements.
- Monitored freshness of food products to help reduce spoilage.
- Helped train and develop new talent.
- Retained consistent quality and high accuracy when preparing identical dishes every day.
- Delivered Pizza to customers' homes following company driving standards
- Trained new employees on driving and prep
- Answered incoming store calls took over the phone customer orders
- Handled cash register and POS ordering systems
- unloaded stock and properly rotated stock as needed to company standards
Education
Certificate of Completion in Massage Therapy / Personal Fitness Training - Massage Therapy Personal Fitness Training
The Professional Fitness Institute
Olathe, KS03-2004
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Crowder College
Neosho, MOSkills
- Patient Care
- Emotional Support
- Disability Awareness
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Physical assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Activity Planning
- First-aid and CPR
- Documentation
- Basic Housekeeping
- Adaptive equipment use
- Mobility Assistance
- Resident empowerment
- Special Needs Care
- Daily living assistance
- Disability Support
- Dependable and Responsible
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- Strong Ethics
- Autism support
- Compassionate Care
References
- Roger Claymore Owner Opperator SHOWME SUPPORTS 417-592-6136
- Sunny Snyder Direct Support Professional SHOWME SUPPORTS 417-592-2239
- Debbie Gilbert State Nurse 417-684-0021
- Matt Guthrie General Manager Papa Jhons 620-304-1008
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
SHOWME SUPPORTS
01.2022 - Current
Prep Cook Delivery Driver
Papa Jhons Pizza
01.2021 - 09.2024
Certificate of Completion in Massage Therapy / Personal Fitness Training - Massage Therapy Personal Fitness Training
The Professional Fitness Institute
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Crowder College
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