Michelna Petit Frere
Dorchester,MA
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Blessful, skilled in crisis intervention and client documentation. Proven ability to enhance patient independence and well-being through empathetic caregiving and effective behavioral management. Committed to maintaining safety and dignity while providing exceptional daily living support and hygiene assistance.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Blessful
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
CNA
Tempus Unlimited
Stoughton, MA
07.2024 - 01.2025
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Prevented bedsores by regularly repositioning patients and implementing proper wound care techniques.
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
Florida City, FL
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
- Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Safely transferred patients using appropriate equipment such as Hoyer lifts or gait belts minimizing injury risks.
Education
Phlebotomist
Thrive Phlebotomist
Boston, MACollege Mix George Angus
Saint Marc Haiti 07.2020
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Client documentation
- Behavioral management
- Decision-making support
- Health and safety requirements
- Direct patient care
- ADL support
- Daily living support
- Empathy and patience
- Mobility assistance
- Report writing
- Client safety and first aid
- Hygiene assistance
- First aid and CPR
- CPR certification
- First aid certification
- Ability to lift
- Cooking meals
- CPR/AED
- Housekeeping
- Clear communication
Timeline
CNA
Tempus Unlimited
07.2024 - 01.2025
Home Health Aide
Bayada Home Health
06.2023 - 06.2023
Direct Support Professional
Blessful
Phlebotomist
Thrive Phlebotomist
College Mix George Angus