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Nevada Davenport

Philadelphia,PA

Summary

Skilled Personal Care Assistant and Special Education Classroom Assistant, adept in emotional support and personal grooming support, significantly enhanced client and student well-being. Leveraging diverse initiatives, achieved remarkable progress in client health and student IEP goals at Tempus Unlimited and the School District of Philadelphia. Demonstrates exceptional interpersonal skills and a commitment to professional development.

Committed Personal Care Assistant skilled in supervising and assisting clients with meal preparation and daily activities to promote independence. Caring and compassionate with proven history of positive client feedback.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Care Assistant

Tempus Unlimited
12.2016 - Current
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with transferring and positioning clients, ensuring proper body mechanics to reduce the risk of injury for both parties.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Improved client comfort by providing exceptional personal care and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Contributed to a positive home atmosphere by engaging clients in conversation and recreational activities tailored to their interests.
  • Enhanced client well-being by assisting with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Maintained current knowledge of best practices in personal care through ongoing professional development opportunities.
  • Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, sharing updates with family members and healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Supported clients'' mental health by actively listening to concerns and offering compassionate companionship during challenging times.
  • Promoted independence with structured routines and clear communication to support clients in their daily lives.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
  • Ensured timely medication administration, managing accurate records of dosages and schedules for multiple clients.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormal findings to medical professionals for further evaluation.
  • Planned activities to encourage movement, stretching, and strength building.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans addressing each client''s specific needs.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Conferred with supervisor to discuss patient condition and medical care.
  • 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.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.

Special Education Classroom Assistant

School District of Philadelphia
09.2001 - Current
  • Assist students in instrumental materials and equipments.* Provide verbal and/or written feedback of observations to the teacher for the purpose of evaluating students' progress and/or implementing IEP goals and objectives.
  • Work with students individually and in groups to reinforce instructional objectives and implement IEP goals and objectives.
  • Records and reports appropriate data regarding academic, behavior, and/or health information and services provided to the student using the appropriate service log.
  • Attend IEP meetings at the request of the principal, teacher and/or parent.
  • Adapt activities, assignments and/or materials as directed by the teacher to allow students performing at different levels and/or disabilities to participate in the instructional program.
  • Assists the teacher with the preparation and maintenance of instructional materials and classroom displays.
  • Guides and assists students in small group instruction setting with class routines and in transitioning from one activity to the next.
  • Guides students in developing positive, appropriate interpersonal relationships with peers and adults.
  • Supports students with emotional or behavior concerns and assist them in developing appropriate social skills.
  • Assists in the management and shaping of student behavioral techniques and/or positive reinforcement strategies.
  • Monitors and assists students in educational and community settings.
  • Assist students with ambulation, positioning, turning, and/or mobility within the school premises, class trips, and in the community.
  • Assist students with the use of mobility and/or weight bearing equipment, such as leg braces, walkers, standers, and tricycles.
  • Assist students with daily living skills, including feeding, grooming, and dressing.
  • Assist students with all aspects of toileting, which may include lifting on and off the toilet, diapering and the use of changing tales and mats.
  • Assist with students tube feeding needs when required as instructed by the teacher and/or school nurse,
  • Administer First Aide and/or CPR whenever needed and/or required.
  • Serves as a source of information and help to any substitute teacher assigned in the absence of the regularly assigned teacher.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership And Change

College Unbound
325 Public Street, Providence RI 02905
01-2023

Associate of Science - Leadership Education

Harcum College
750 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010
05-2010

Skills

  • Personal Grooming Support
  • Diversity Initiatives
  • Emotional support
  • Classroom organization

Timeline

Personal Care Assistant

Tempus Unlimited
12.2016 - Current

Special Education Classroom Assistant

School District of Philadelphia
09.2001 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Leadership And Change

College Unbound

Associate of Science - Leadership Education

Harcum College

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