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Nora Isselee

Milford,CT

Summary

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
Nora Isselee