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Melissa Bauer

Somerset,KY

Summary

Devoted personal care professional skilled in fostering client health and convenience through assisting with daily activities and health needs. Driven to promote healthy habits to encourage client well-being by demonstrating healthy habits. Dedicated to applying emerging techniques to derive best possible outcomes.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

DSP /Residential House Manager

Infinite Abilities and Supports
Somerset, KY
04.2025 - Current
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Dispense prescribed meds and document on MARs.
  • Assist in ADLs.
  • Daily notes and monthly summaries of clients progress.
  • Ensuring ADLs are completed.
  • Monitor clients overall health and well being.
  • Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.

DSP /Residential House Manager

Sevita / D&S Residential
Somerset, KY
01.2023 - 04.2025
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
  • Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
  • Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
  • Assist in ADLs.
  • Documentation of administered prescribed medications.
  • Assist in ambulation and repositioning.

DSP

Family Ties
Danville, KY
05.2021 - 01.2023

Catheter care.

G-tube care.

Assisting in ADLs.

Preparing mechanical diets.

Documentation of MARs and daily notes.

DSP /Residential Treatment House Manager

Infinite Abilities and Supports
Somerset, KY
12.2019 - 03.2021

Assisted clients with personal hygiene and ADLs.

Ensured mechanical diets were prepared and followed.

Dispense prescribed medications and document on MARs.

Medication Aide

The Crestview
Somerset, KY
05.2018 - 05.2019
  • Observed patients for adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
  • Verified the identity of the patient receiving medication prior to administration.
  • Ensured that all controlled substances are appropriately secured at all times according to state regulations.
  • Monitored patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
  • Communicated effectively with physicians, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals regarding medication administration issues.
  • Maintained accurate medication records for each patient.
  • Administered oral medications to patients in accordance with doctor's orders.
  • Instructed patients on proper self-administration of medications when applicable.
  • Adhered strictly to established policies, procedures and protocols related to medication administration.
  • Maintained confidentiality of patient information in accordance with HIPAA regulations.

Education

Associate's Degree - Computer Programming And Operations

Computer Tech
Pittsburgh , PA
12.1981 - 01.1983

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Health monitoring
  • Care plan development
  • Dietary planning
  • Documentation of client's progress, care or concerns

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

DSP /Residential House Manager

Infinite Abilities and Supports
04.2025 - Current

DSP /Residential House Manager

Sevita / D&S Residential
01.2023 - 04.2025

DSP

Family Ties
05.2021 - 01.2023

DSP /Residential Treatment House Manager

Infinite Abilities and Supports
12.2019 - 03.2021

Medication Aide

The Crestview
05.2018 - 05.2019

Associate's Degree - Computer Programming And Operations

Computer Tech
12.1981 - 01.1983