Mya Postier
Winona,MN
Summary
Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Experienced in psychology research with a background in conducting experiments and collecting data. Strengths include strong analytical skills, ability to handle laboratory equipment, and familiarity with research methodologies. Demonstrated track record of contributing to successful research projects and maintaining high standards of safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Conducted Research
Winona State University News
Winona, MN
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Developed and managed review board protocols related to research projects under supervision of research team.
Direct Support Professional
Legacies LLC
Winona, MN
05.2022 - 04.2025
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Winona State University
Winona, MN05-2025
Skills
- ADL support
- Client documentation
- Self-care promotion
- Social skills development
- Care plan management
- Research Conducting
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Scientific research techniques
Timeline
Conducted Research
Winona State University News
09.2024 - 05.2025
Direct Support Professional
Legacies LLC
05.2022 - 04.2025
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Winona State University
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