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Phylicia Burgess

Spring,TX

Summary

Motivated professional trained in mobility assistance, personal hygiene support, and housekeeping. Monitors medical conditions and works with healthcare providers to optimize care. Focuses on comfort and emotional support and meets physical needs. Background includes successfully managing documentation and daily living support needs for disabled clients. Good organizational skills with a hardworking mentality and caring approach.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Disability Support Worker

Windsor Rehabilitation Center
Houston, TX
07.2018 - Current
  • Helped disabled persons access community resources such as housing options or job training programs.
  • Provided assistance in the home environment including meal preparation and light housekeeping.
  • Managed challenging behaviors through positive reinforcement techniques.
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as eating, dressing, and grooming.
  • Participated in team meetings with supervisors, doctors, nurses, therapists.
  • Developed strategies to help individuals cope with their disability.
  • Communicated regularly with families of disabled individuals regarding care plans and updates.
  • Collaborated with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
  • Encouraged independence by teaching skills needed for everyday life.
  • Conducted assessments of client abilities and needs to create individualized care plans.
  • Provided emotional support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
  • Monitored client progress and reported any changes in behavior or health conditions to supervisor.
  • Assisted in developing self-care skills such as personal hygiene practices.
  • Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.

Rehabilitation Nurse Technician

United Memorial Medical Center
Houston, TX
03.2015 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in maintaining cleanliness of treatment areas following appropriate infection control guidelines.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient medical information using Electronic Health Records system.
  • Ensured safe environment for all patients through adhering to safety protocols.
  • Instructed patients on proper use of adaptive equipment such as wheelchairs, walkers, canes, braces and splints.
  • Monitored patients for changes in condition and reported any concerns promptly to the RN or physician.
  • Administered medications under the supervision of a registered nurse according to established policies and procedures.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care plans that meet individual needs.
  • Demonstrated excellent customer service skills when interacting with both internal and external customers.
  • Provided daily nursing care to patients with physical disabilities, including wound and skin care, vital signs monitoring, and assistance with activities of daily living.

Education

Certificate IV Disability -

Astute Training
Houston, TX
04-2014

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster High School
San Marcos, TX
10-2008

Skills

  • Disability Services
  • Independent Living Support
  • Daily living assistance
  • Individual Support Plans

Timeline

Disability Support Worker

Windsor Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - Current

Rehabilitation Nurse Technician

United Memorial Medical Center
03.2015 - 08.2018

Certificate IV Disability -

Astute Training

High School Diploma -

Penn Foster High School

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