Skilled in behavioral intervention and teamwork, significantly enhanced client well-being and safety at Anderson Center For Autism. Leveraging empathy, adaptability, and effective communication, fostering positive relationships and improved patient outcomes, demonstrating a commitment to excellence and compassionate care.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Anderson Center For Autism
Staatsburg, New York
08.2023 - Current
Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.
Encourage and support individuals to develop skills, make choices, and take control of their lives.
Foster positive relationships with the individuals they support, their families, and other caregivers.
Offer emotional support, empathy, and understanding to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, or other emotional challenges.
Monitor and support individuals' physical and mental health, ensuring their safety and well-being.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for individual happiness and safety.
Monitored individuals' well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Enhanced individual well-being by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
Obtained sources of entertainment for individuals to provide full, enjoyable daily activities.
Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
Caregiver
Nurse's Touch Adult Family Home
Spokane, Washington
01.2023 - 07.2023
Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and standards governing home health care services.
Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
Participated in team meetings regarding client progress or concerns raised by family members.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Caregiver
Empowering Adult Family Home
Spokane, Washington
01.2022 - 12.2022
Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
Respected the rights of each individual client while maintaining confidentiality of all personal information.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
Customer Service Representative
Kenya Airways
NAIROBI, KENYA
07.2000 - 09.2012
Performed check-in procedures for both domestic and international flights.
Provided assistance to passengers with special needs such as wheelchairs or unaccompanied minors.
Transmitted information or documents to customers through email, mailings or facsimile machine.
Printed itineraries and tickets for passengers each day.
Maintained cleanliness of work station by disposing trash properly and restocking supplies as needed.
Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Assisted customers with ticketing, seating, and baggage handling requirements.
Utilized problem solving skills to resolve customer issues quickly and efficiently.
Filed reports of passenger complaints or incidents that occurred during travel process.
Verified passenger documentation ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Ensured all boarding passes were printed accurately prior to flight departure time.
Assisted customers with ticket purchases, trip planning, pricing and scheduling.
Contacted and verified will-call orders and cancellation list or past customers to offer last-minute ticket options.
Completed order transactions and generated travel documentation and detailed itineraries.
Maintained accurate records of customer interactions and transactions.
Monitored security checkpoints to ensure safety of passengers and staff members alike.
Checked luggage for proper weight distribution according to aircraft specifications.