Shanay Solomon

Direct Support Professional

AccessCNY

12.2021 - Current

Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.