Well-rounded caregiver with 7.5 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home and in the community. Talented at offering attentive care to clients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and transporting to medical appointments and activities. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Aspire Living & Learning, Inc.
06.2015 - Current
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
Consulted with supervisors to assess cases and plan strategies for enhancing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Counseling
Cairn University
Langhorne, PA
05.2010
Skills
Mobility Support
Routine Adjustment
Grocery Shopping, Meal Planning and Preparation
Developmental Disabilities
Compassionate Client Care, Attentive to People
Emotional and Social Support
Household Chores
Behavior Redirection
Assisting with Daily Living
Support for Independent Living
Documentation and Status Updates
CPR Certified
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Aspire Living & Learning, Inc.
06.2015 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Clinical Counseling
Cairn University
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