Sharifah Maxwell
Direct Support Professional
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with Number years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping and Task. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Level-headed professional with extensive experience helping patients and clients with self-care and day-to-day tasks. Kind and punctual individual assists with nursing treatments, supports diagnostic procedures and provides companionship. Passionate about improving well-being of others and providing compassionate treatment to patient community. Compassionate Job Title assists elderly or disabled clients and patients from hospices or recovery centers. Observes and reports on patient status, cleans and organizes living quarters and provides companionship. Demonstrated knowledge of vital sign reading and proper aseptic and infection control policies. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
DeltaT
Philadelphia, PA
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- 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.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Replaced bandages, dressings and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
Direct Care Worker
365 Health Services
Philadelphia, PA
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients, and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Documented vitals, behaviors, and medications in client medical records.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and other data relevant to treatment planning.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance to staff.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
Home Health Care Provider
Complete Home Care Services
Philadelphia , PA
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Directed patients in simple prescribed exercises to assist with daily physical therapy routines.
- Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
- Trained new staff members on best practices for home health care.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Improved patients' comfort with massage and application of topical treatments.
Education
GED - GED
GED Program
Philadelphia, NY 05.2004 - Current
Skills
Care plan assessment
Certification
PCA - Personal Care Aide
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
DeltaT
09.2022 - Current
PCA - Personal Care Aide
03-2022
Direct Care Worker
365 Health Services
03.2019 - 07.2022
Home Health Care Provider
Complete Home Care Services
07.2017 - 08.2018
GED - GED
GED Program
05.2004 - Current