Paulisa Johnson
St Louis,MO
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with strong skills in client support, personal care, and behavioral monitoring. Proven ability to implement support plans that enhance client independence and well-being.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Accessible Community Liiving
Saint Louis , MT
08.2025 - Current
- Implemented support plans to enhance client independence and well-being.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their preferences and needs.
- Monitored client behavior and reported significant changes to supervisors.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Collaborated with team members to provide consistent and compassionate support.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Documented client progress and interactions in compliance with organizational standards.
- Attended training sessions to improve skills in direct support services.
Nurse Aide
Delta Center
Saint Louis , Mo
02.2025 - Current
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families regarding care needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patient care.
- Comforted patients and provided reassurance and encouragement.
Nurse Aide
Alliance Homecare
Florissant, Missouri
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Performed vital signs checks on patients such as temperature, pulse, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patient care.
- Maintained a clean environment by disinfecting equipment, emptying trash containers, cleaning surfaces, changing linens.
- Provided emotional support to patients during stressful situations.
Mentor
Missouri Mentor Network
Saint Louis , Mom
02.2017 - 06.2023
- Mentored individuals on professional development topics, enhancing communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and goal-setting techniques.
- Guided individuals in personal development and goal-setting strategies to foster personal growth.
- Providing support using positive communication and strategies from the care plan
- Provided in-home support by assisting individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and well-being.
- Accompany the individual to dr. Appt , grocery shopping , making sure all basic needs are met.
- Administered medications to individuals according to prescribed schedules and guidelines.
- Maintain a safe, respectful, environment
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkway South High School
Ballwin, MO05-1997
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Saint Charles Community College
Saint Peters, MOSkills
- Direct patient care
- Personal care
- Daily living assistance
- Patient assistance
- Medication reminders
- Support planning strategies
- Client support
- Client mobility support
- Behavioral assessment
- Clinical charting
- Record keeping
- Client progress tracking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Active listening
- Problem solving
- Decision-making support
- Compassionate care
- Empathy and patience
- Positive feedback
- Appointment scheduling
- Social engagement support
Certification
- First Aid
- Cpr
- Level one Med Aide
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Accessible Community Liiving
08.2025 - Current
Nurse Aide
Delta Center
02.2025 - Current
Nurse Aide
Alliance Homecare
01.2020 - Current
Mentor
Missouri Mentor Network
02.2017 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Parkway South High School
Some College (No Degree) - Human Services
Saint Charles Community College