Direct Care Staff
Viability Advisory Group
Springfield , MA
02.2024 - 02.2024
- Encouraged socialization among clients through recreational activities.
- Ensured safety of all clients in accordance with facility regulations.
- Developed individualized plans of care to address each client's needs.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving client health or safety.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members in providing quality patient care services.
- Documented client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
- Entertained or read aloud to patients to improve mental health and alertness.
- Cared for individuals or families during periods of illness or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
