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Precious Saah

Upper Darby,PA

Summary

Proven Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Elwyn Inc, adept in medication administration and compassionate caregiving. Excelled in creating safe, supportive environments, significantly improving client well-being. Skilled in behavior redirection and crisis intervention, ensuring client safety and fostering positive outcomes. Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing patient health and achieving organizational goals.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Elwyn Inc
07.2023 - Current
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Direct Support Professional

Bancroft Neurohealth
06.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Services
06.2021 - 07.2024
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.

Education

High School Diploma - Diploma

Penn Wood High School
Lansdowne, PA
06.2009

Skills

  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client Support
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care

Certification

  • PCW - Personal Care Worker
  • DCA - Direct Care Aide

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Elwyn Inc
07.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Bancroft Neurohealth
06.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Devereux Children’s Behavioral Health Services
06.2021 - 07.2024

High School Diploma - Diploma

Penn Wood High School

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