Sarita Sellers
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
A Brighter Avenue
Phoenix, AZ
01.2018 - Current
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
- Developed individual service plans in collaboration with the client, family members and other professionals.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
- Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation, and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Direct Care Worker
Ability 360
Phoenix, Arizona
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
- Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Direct Care Worker
AZ Mentor Network
Phoenix, AZ
01.2004 - 01.2017
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Assisted clients with daily activities, including meal preparation and medication administration.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Provided emotional support to clients experiencing difficult life transitions or crises.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Made beds, swept floors and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained daily living standards by assisting clients with personal hygiene needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet diabetic, low sodium and high protein diets.
Education
GED -
State of Arizona
Phoenix, AZ06-2004
Skills
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Compassionate client care
- Progress Documentation
- Client documentation
- Client safety and first aid
- Community activities
- Care Plan Management
- Behavior redirection
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Emotional Support
- Meal Preparation
- Mobility Assistance
- CPR Certified
- Medication Administration
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Care plan assessment
Certification
- Fingerprint clearance
- Article 9
- HIPPA
- CPR/FIRST AID
- Habilitation
- DCW-DDD
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
A Brighter Avenue
01.2018 - Current
Direct Care Worker
Ability 360
01.2017 - 01.2018
Direct Care Worker
AZ Mentor Network
01.2004 - 01.2017
GED -
State of Arizona
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