Shirley Price
Waynesburg,PA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RAMP Driver
Blueprints
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Developed strong relationships with clients, fostering trust through professionalism and reliability in transportation services provided.
- Coordinated efficient routes to avoid delays and optimize schedules.
- Communicated with dispatchers and other personnel to coordinate transportation schedules.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Communicated with passengers to provide information and assistance for excellent customer service and positive experiences.
Direct Support Professional
Greene Arc
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- 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.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- 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.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- 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.
- Educated clients and family members on relevant topics to support independent living.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
In Home Health Care
Independence Care
06.2017 - 10.2021
- Provided respite care for family caregivers by offering reliable support services such as companionship, light housekeeping, and transportation assistance.
- Ensured a safe and comfortable home environment for patients through meticulous housekeeping and organization tasks.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and understanding when working with diverse patient populations, adapting care practices as needed to accommodate unique backgrounds and beliefs.
- Managed complex medical equipment in the home setting safely while maintaining strict adherence to cleanliness protocols for infection control purposes.
- Effectively communicated with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address any concerns or questions.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues through gentle physical therapy exercises designed to improve strength, flexibility, and range of motion.
- Educated patients on self-care techniques to manage symptoms effectively at home without constant supervision from healthcare providers.
- Facilitated seamless transitions from hospital to home care settings by coordinating with medical professionals, social workers, and family members.
- Improved patient satisfaction by providing personalized care and attention to individual needs.
- Improved overall patient wellbeing by offering emotional support and companionship during times of loneliness or distress.
- Increased patient comfort levels through compassionate interaction and empathetic listening during challenging periods of illness or recovery.
- Maintained accurate and timely documentation of patient care activities, including medication administration records and treatment notes.
- Administered prescribed medications according to physician instructions, ensuring proper dosage and timing for optimal results.
- Promoted patient independence by assisting with daily living activities such as grooming, dressing, and meal preparation.
- Contributed to positive health outcomes by advocating for the best possible resources and support available within the community or healthcare network.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Completed household management tasks for clients within private home settings.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Provided assistance to clients by handling household cleaning duties, managing schedules, and transporting to and from medical appointments.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Cooked tasty, nourishing meals for patients to promote better nutrition.
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness.
- Transported clients for medical and personal outings.
- Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients.
- Administered medications in accordance with doctor's instructions.
- Scheduled and coordinated medical appointments.
Skills
- Time Management
- Valid Driver's License
- Customer Service
- Clean Driving Recor
- Cooking
- Cleaning
- Shopping
- Care for others
- Money management
- Medicine management
- Companionship
- Showers and dressing
- Laundry
Dates
06/16/22
Transferrequest
DSP, peer specialist, I've been a DSP for almost 2 years. I'd like the chance to do something different. I know I'd be good for this position given the chance to do so.
Certification
CPR, AED certified
Timeline
RAMP Driver
Blueprints
04.2024 - 09.2024
Direct Support Professional
Greene Arc
04.2020 - 10.2022
In Home Health Care
Independence Care
06.2017 - 10.2021