Shanique Preston
Phoenix,AZ
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Hand in Hand Residential Facility, skilled in medication administration and compassionate client care. Successfully enhanced clients' well-being through effective behavior monitoring and personalized support, fostering independence and dignity in daily living activities. Committed to maintaining a clean and safe environment for optimal health outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Hand in Hand Residential Facility
Goodyear, AZ
01.2025 - Current
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Caregiver
TLC Supported Living Services
Show Low, AZ
12.2020 - 01.2025
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Assisted elderly clients with activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Coordinated transportation services for clients when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Assisted with meal planning to meet nutritional plans.
- Monitored vital signs, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse rate.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Observed changes in behavior or physical condition that may require medical attention and reported them promptly to supervisor.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Alchesay High School
Whiteriver, AZSkills
- Medication administration
- Client assessment
- Companionship support
- Housekeeping duties
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Comfort care
- Light cleaning
- CPR certification
- Cooking meals
- Progress documentation
- Housekeeping tasks
- First aid training
- Care plan management
- Behavior monitoring
- Personal care assistance
- Health reporting
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Hand in Hand Residential Facility
01.2025 - Current
Caregiver
TLC Supported Living Services
12.2020 - 01.2025
Alchesay High School
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