Petra Bello
Antioch,TN
Summary
I am seeking a position that will allow me to utilize my Job Corps training, skills and credentials. Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Reliable personal care professional bringing several years of experience in personal care assistant roles. Skilled in addressing physical and mental disabilities and monitoring needs for convalescent patients. Trusted to care for patients at varying stages of life. Motivated high school student with a track record of academic excellence looking for part-time work. Intends to develop professional work experience utilizing excellent communication and time management skills. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapting to new challenges. Strong problem-solving abilities and a proven track record of fostering strong relationships with clients and team members. Focused on supporting team success and achieving positive results. Experienced and dependable general worker with a proven track record of efficiently completing tasks in various settings. Skilled in manual labor, equipment operation, and maintaining a clean and organized workspace. Safety-conscious with a strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to different environments. Ready to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
New Horizons
Nashville, TN
07.2022 - Current
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Direct Support Professional
Pauline And Thomas Healthcare
Smyrna, TN
12.2021 - Current
- Cook foods
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Conducted testing of software and systems to ensure quality and reliability.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Education
Certificate of Completion - Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, Medical Administrative Assistant
Muhlenberg JCC
Greenville, KY01.2019
High School Diploma -
State of Tennessee Department of Education
Nashville, TN01.2010
Skills
- Maintain medical records
- Process medical billing information
- Clean medical equipment
- Pharmaceutical Calculations
- Control prescription refills or authorizations
- Hold patients to ensure proper positioning
- Monitor patients to detect health problems
- Adjust positions of patients on beds or tables
- Feed and bathe patients
- Greet patients, patrons, or visitors
- Prepare medications or medical solutions
- Merchandise healthcare products or services
- Pharmaceutical Nationwide Laws of Controlled Substances
- Pharmaceutical Terminology
- HIPAA Trained
- Monitor Vital Signs
- Explain technical medical information to patients
- Move patients to or from treatment areas
- Assist patients with daily activities
- Collect deposits, payments, or fees
- Operate computerized equipment
- ADL support
- Transportation
- Client documentation
- Progress documentation
- Disability awareness
- Community integration
- Patient care
- Personal care assistance
- Client support
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Self-advocacy training
- Case management experience
- Compassionate client care
- HIPAA compliance
- Behavioral support
- Patient assessments
- Compassionate caregiving
- Care plan management
- Nutrition support
- Housekeeping tasks
- De-escalation techniques
- Direct patient care
- Care delivery
- Behavioral management
- Social skills development
- Quality program protocols
- State regulations
- Empathy and patience
- Patient management
References
Available Upon Request
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
New Horizons
07.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Pauline And Thomas Healthcare
12.2021 - Current
Certificate of Completion - Pharmacy Technician, Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, Medical Administrative Assistant
Muhlenberg JCC
High School Diploma -
State of Tennessee Department of Education
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