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Salena Shivers

Coos Bay,OR

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Star of Hope, excelling in client documentation and relationship building. Enhanced client well-being and independence through strategic conflict resolution and positive reinforcement, achieving a significant improvement in patient health status documentation accuracy. Skilled in ADL support and first aid, committed to fostering client self-esteem and wellness.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Star of Hope
12.2023 - Current
  • Assisted multiple clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Monitored progress and documented client health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized client environment.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Transported many clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of clients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Cooked meals and assisted clients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.

Caregiver

Ocean Ridge Assisted Living
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Engaged residents in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Assisted 15-20 residents with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Recorded residents' pulse, blood pressure and respiration's (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Guided residents to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of 5-10 residents by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Education

High School Diploma -

North Bend High School
North Bend, OR
06-2022

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • Transportation
  • First aid and CPR
  • ADL support
  • Relationship building
  • Report generation
  • Client support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Positive reinforcement

Certification

- OIS - Oregon Intervention System

- BLS -Basic Life Support - expires 2/25

- OSHA 10

- Drivers License

- ODL -expires 2/14/29


Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Star of Hope
12.2023 - Current

Caregiver

Ocean Ridge Assisted Living
08.2023 - 11.2023

High School Diploma -

North Bend High School

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