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Sharen Sturek

masticbeach,ny

Summary

Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

IGHL
Manorville , NY
05.2021 - Current
  • Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
  • Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.

Direct Support Professional

Ahrc Suffolk
Bohemia, NY
09.1992 - 11.2023
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Suffolk County Community College
Selden, NY
05-1986

High School Diploma -

Sachem High School North
Lake Ronkonkoma, NY
08-1982

Skills

  • Client documentation
  • ADL support
  • Community activities
  • Client Transportation
  • Medication Administration
  • Medical Records Management
  • Behavior redirection
  • Compassionate client care
  • Recreational Activities
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Compassionate Caregiving
  • Community Integration

Affiliations

  • Arts and crafts
  • Spending time in nature

Certification

  • AMAP certified
  • SCIP certified
  • CPR certified

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

IGHL
05.2021 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Ahrc Suffolk
09.1992 - 11.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Early Childhood Education

Suffolk County Community College

High School Diploma -

Sachem High School North

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