Randy Rushing
Naugatuck,CT
Summary
Dedicated healthcare professional with expertise in Activities of Daily Living (ADL) support and relationship building. Successfully elevated patient satisfaction at Compassionate Hands In Home Agency through the implementation of effective care plans and strong patient engagement. Proficient in dementia care and behavioral management, contributing to enhanced client well-being and safety.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Assistant
Compassionate Hands In Home Agency
Waterbury, CT
08.2022 - Current
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Helped maintain a clean environment in all areas assigned.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Provided emotional support for distressed patients and families during difficult times.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations following established protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided.
- Assisted with ambulation and positioning of patients according to their plan of care.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families and healthcare providers.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, and transferring patients.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Direct Support Professional
Alternatives Womens Center
Waterbury, CT
02.2024 - 12.2025
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Direct Support Professional
ICES INC
Naugatuck, CT
06.2020 - 04.2022
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Education
High School Diploma -
BEACH CHANNEL HIGH SCHOOL
Far Rockaway, NY06-1998
Skills
- ADL support
- Care planning
- Dementia care
- OSHA compliance
- Patient monitoring
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Feeding assistance
- Multitasking
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- Conflict mediation
- Documentation
- Behavioral management
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Alternatives Womens Center
02.2024 - 12.2025
Patient Care Assistant
Compassionate Hands In Home Agency
08.2022 - Current
Direct Support Professional
ICES INC
06.2020 - 04.2022
High School Diploma -
BEACH CHANNEL HIGH SCHOOL
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