Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Sarah Rachel Tanana

Allied Services
SCRANTON,PA
6
Certifications
10
years of professional experience
Direct Support Professional supporting 6+ individuals per shift, including children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities through daily living assistance, dignity-focused care, and individualized engagement. Builds trust through interpersonal communication, motivational support, and facilitates 5+ recreational activities per week such as music and art that encourage participation. Brings healthcare-adjacent experience in rehabilitation support, sanitation, and administrative documentation, completing 15+ documents per week.

Work History

Direct Support Professional

10 Years 2 Months
Allied Services | 08.2016 - Current
  • Lead 3 recreational activities weekly to encourage social interaction and creative engagement through music and art programs.
  • Support 6 individuals daily with activities of daily living while promoting dignity, independence, and participation.
  • Use interpersonal communication and motivational support to encourage participation and respond to individual needs.
  • Build supportive relationships with children and adults from diverse backgrounds and varying abilities.
  • Document care activities and support administrative tasks to maintain clear records and consistent communication.

Rehabilitation Technician

8 Months
Comprehensive Physical Therapy | 09.2019 - 05.2020
  • Maintained 5 daily clinic tasks while keeping the rehabilitation area clean, organized, and safe.
  • Supported 15 patients weekly through prescribed exercise programs under established plans and instructions.
  • Sanitized equipment and completed laundry and maintenance tasks to support infection prevention standards.
  • Prepared patient flowsheets and billing sheets, and assisted with next-day scheduling to keep operations moving.
  • Supported daily clinic operations through organization, attention to detail, and consistent teamwork.

Education

Practical Nursing Program - Nursing Practice

Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County | Scranton, PA | 12-2026

Anticipated Graduation: December 4, 2026

Associate in Nursing

Lackawanna College | Scranton, PA | 12-2025

Bachelor of Science - Exercise Science, Nutrition

Marywood University | Scranton, PA | 05-2020
GPA: 3.09

Skills

Activities of daily living assistance
Therapeutic exercise support
Recreational activities and patient engagement
Infection prevention and equipment sanitation
Workplace safety practices
Clean environment maintenance
Healthcare documentation and administrative support
Scheduling coordination
Billing sheet preparation
Interpersonal communication and teamwork
Diverse populations support
Motivational support
Vital signs monitoring
Patient assessment
Medication administration
Catheter care
HIPAA compliance
Transfer assistance
CPR & BLS certification

Certification

CPR Certification, American Heart Association

Timeline

Rehabilitation Technician

Comprehensive Physical Therapy
09.2019 - 05.2020Read More

Direct Support Professional

Allied Services
08.2016 - CurrentRead More

Marywood University

Bachelor of Science from Exercise Science, Nutrition
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Lackawanna College

Associate in Nursing
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Career Technology Center of Lackawanna County

Practical Nursing Program from Nursing Practice
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Sarah Rachel Tanana