Shakia Clinkscales
DSP
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Attentive Direct Support Professional passionate about offering expert support for emotional, physical and mental needs. Caring, vigilant and devoted to patients. Bringing top-notch multitasking, organizational and conflict management skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
COMHAR Mental Health
10.2021 - Current
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Home Health Aide
Vita Blue HomeCare
12.2019 - Current
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
Education
Practical Nursing
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA10.2022
Skills
- Client Records Management
- Service Documentation
- Community Integration
- Vital Signs Management
- Emergency Situations
- Mobility Support
- First Aid Certification
- Specimen Collection
- Client Education
- Bedside Care
- Care Plan Assessment
- Grocery Shopping and Storage
- Bathing Support
- Activities of Daily Living (ADLs)
- Bed Making and Changing
- Meal Planning and Preparation
- Mental Health Support
- Behavior Redirection
- Range of Motion Exercises
- Companionship and Emotional Support
- Client Documentation
- Client Relationship and Rapport
- Healthcare Education
- First Aid and Safety
- Medical Reminders
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
COMHAR Mental Health
10.2021 - Current
Home Health Aide
Vita Blue HomeCare
12.2019 - Current
Practical Nursing
Prism Career Institute
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