Misty Fortun
(561)932-7962
Highlands,Florida
Summary
Proven Direct Care Professional with a track record of compassionate caregiving and patient care, demonstrated at Consumer-Directed Care Plus. Skilled in teamwork, I've effectively enhanced client happiness and physical outcomes through empathetic support and mobility assistance. Excelled in fostering client independence and social skills development, achieving significant improvements in client well-being. Well-qualified Personal Care worker skilled in delivering top-quality home care support. Effective at ambulating patients, meeting personal grooming needs and administering medications. Detail-oriented in maintaining clean and organized personal areas to support daily living safety.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Professional
Consumer-Directed Care Plus
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Supported clients'' emotional well-being through compassionate listening, empathy, and encouragement during difficult times.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Provided transportation and accompanied client to doctors' offices, errands, and recreational outings
- Provided staff coaching, mentoring, and consultation to enhance performance and professional development.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
Private Assistant/Caregiver
Herbert Haber
Palm Beach , Florida
2013.02 - 2020.12
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Direct In Home Support Professional
Private Professional Caretaker
07.2013 - 07.2020
- Maintained client confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations in all communications regarding personal health information details.
- Promoted a clean and safe living environment for clients through regular housekeeping tasks.
- Supported clients'' physical mobility by providing assistance with transfers, ambulation, and exercises as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Implemented cognitive stimulation activities designed to enhance mental engagement for client cognitive impairments.
- Facilitated ongoing communication between family members and healthcare providers updating them about the progress and concerns related to the client''s health.
Preschool Teacher/ Elementary Teaching Assistant
Wendy Soderman
Wellington , Florida
08.2006 - 05.2013
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Boosted children''s social development by promoting positive interactions among peers through group activities and collaborative projects.
- Assisted in the assessment of each student''s abilities, tailoring instruction to meet individual needs and learning styles.
Education
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
West Palm Beach, FL01.1982
Skills
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Patient Care
- First aid and safety
- Social Skills Development
- Behavior redirection
- Life Skills Training
- Autism Spectrum Support
- Mobility Assistance
- Physical therapy support
- Meal Preparation
- Grooming assistance
- Housekeeping
- Cooking meals
- Multitasking Abilities
- Fast Learner
- Disability Awareness
Volunteer Work
Later
Timeline
Direct Care Professional
Consumer-Directed Care Plus
01.2021 - 01.2023
Direct In Home Support Professional
Private Professional Caretaker
07.2013 - 07.2020
Private Assistant/Caregiver
Herbert Haber
2013.02 - 2020.12
Preschool Teacher/ Elementary Teaching Assistant
Wendy Soderman
08.2006 - 05.2013
Associate of Arts - Early Childhood Education
Palm Beach Atlantic University - West Palm Beach
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