Mikalla Sartin
Albany
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Lexington ARC, skilled in crisis management and compassionate client care. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans that enhance client independence and well-being. Strong relationship-building skills foster trust and collaboration, ensuring effective support for diverse needs in a safe environment.
Attentive and passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational, and conflict management skills.
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with 8 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 light housekeeping . Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Lexington ARC
07.2017 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Education
High School Diploma -
Johnstown High School
Johnstown, NY06-2017
Skills
- Client documentation
- ADL support
- Transportation
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Crisis management
- Progress documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Client safety and first aid
- Active listening
- Team collaboration
- Personal care assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Case documentation
- Indirect patient care
- Relationship building
- Behavior redirection
- Direct patient care
- Compassionate client care
- Goal setting
- Care plan assessment
- First aid and CPR
- Verbal and written communication
- HIPAA compliance
- Record keeping
- Client advocacy
- Health services
- Social skills development
- Healthcare
- Compassionate caregiving
- Behavioral management
- Nutrition
- Infection control procedures
- Problem-solving
- Community activities
- Emotional intelligence
- Behavioral support
- Report writing
- Time management
- Hygiene assistance
- First aid and safety
- Life skills training
- Disability awareness
- Daily living support
- Safety monitoring
- Health and safety requirements
- Adaptive equipment use
- Conflict resolution
- Recreational activities
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Multitasking and organization
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Lexington ARC
07.2017 - Current
High School Diploma -
Johnstown High School
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