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Shelby Braciszewski

Summary

Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at Community Care Partners, enhancing client independence through compassionate caregiving and effective behavioral management. Skilled in documentation and recordkeeping, I advocate for clients' rights while fostering community integration and ensuring safety. Committed to improving quality of life with empathy and patience.

Professional caregiver with solid experience providing compassionate and efficient in-home support. Skilled in medication management, personal care, and patient mobility, ensuring optimal comfort and safety. Strong collaborator, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently reliable in delivering high-quality care.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Community Care Partners
08.2022 - Current
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
  • 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.
  • Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
  • Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
  • Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
  • Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
  • Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
  • Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
  • Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
  • Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
  • Managed crisis situations effectively, maintaining calm and ensuring safety of clients and staff.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
  • Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
  • Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
  • Followed seizure protocol.

Home Health Aide

Maryann Hunsberger
02.2017 - Current
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
  • Provided transportation and appointments management.
  • Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.

Caregiver

Janet Korneff
02.2012 - 03.2022
  • Assisted clients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and quality of life.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties to maintain cleanliness standards while respecting the patient''s personal space.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring accurate dosage and timely administration for maximum efficacy.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times, fostering trust and strong relationships.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Managed patient appointments and transportation needs, ensuring punctual arrival at medical visits and other engagements.
  • Implemented fall prevention strategies within the home environment by identifying hazards or obstacles that posed risk to patient safety.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
  • Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
  • Administered Medications

Education

High School Diploma -

Maple Shade High School
Maple Shade Township, NJ
06-2015

Skills

  • Time management
  • First aid and safety
  • Behavior redirection
  • Client support
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Documentation and recordkeeping
  • Community activities
  • Empathy and patience
  • HIPAA compliance
  • seizure Protocol
  • Compassionate caregiving
  • Behavioral management

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Community Care Partners
08.2022 - Current

Home Health Aide

Maryann Hunsberger
02.2017 - Current

Caregiver

Janet Korneff
02.2012 - 03.2022

High School Diploma -

Maple Shade High School

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