Sandra Buchanan
AUBURNHILLS,MI
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with 3 years of experience providing ADL support, medication administration, and client care. Skilled in safety monitoring, time management, first aid and CPR, and accurate documentation.
Dependable employee establishes rapport and trust with patients and helps complete daily living tasks to enhance quality of life. Driven to prioritize individual needs with attention to important details. Valued as accommodating, kind-hearted team player dedicated to expanding knowledge and responsibilities.
Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community.
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Angles Place
07.2022 - 09.2025
- Implemented individualized care plans and reinforced prescribed support strategies.
- Supported individuals with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Assisted with personal care routines, meal preparation, and household tasks.
- Documented client behaviors, progress notes, and incident reports accurately.
- Transported individuals to appointments, community outings, and scheduled activities.
- Monitored safety conditions and responded calmly to behavioral escalations.
- Communicated client needs and updates with families, supervisors, and care teams.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
Education
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Covenant Academy
43996 Woodward Ave Bloomfield Township Mi 4830204-2025
Skills
- Time management
- Safety training
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Client documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- Health and safety requirements
- Relationship building
- ADL support
- Safety monitoring
- CPR certification
- Meal preparation
Certification
- DCA - Direct Care Aide
- Certified Nurse Assistant, [Company Name] - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Angles Place
07.2022 - 09.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Covenant Academy