Staneisha Dandridge
Duluth,MN
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a strong background in personal care, medication reminders, and monitoring client safety. Experienced in supporting individuals with dementia, documenting behavior changes, and promoting independence through respectful daily care. Trusted for patient, reliable support in every shift.
Overview
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1
Language
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Home Instead
Proctor , MN
07.2026 - Current
- Provided personal care support for Home Instead clients in home settings.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities, including personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client comfort and safety, addressing changes in condition to ensure optimal care.
- Supported dementia care using patience, empathy, and calm redirection.
- Provided companionship and emotional support, enhancing client well-being during visits.
DSP
Winters Family Care
Duluth, Minnesota
07.2019 - 09.2021
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Helped clients with hygiene, dressing, and grooming tasks.
- Support clients with daily personal care tasks.
- Helped residents with meal setup and feeding support.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks for clients and assisted with feeding.
- Transported clients to appointments and community activities, fostering access to essential services and social integration.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Encouraged daily routines, promoting positive behavior and enhancing clients' engagement in home activities.
- Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and peers, enhancing community integration and building interpersonal skills.
- Instructed individuals in self-advocacy skills to increase autonomy and decision making abilities.
- Assisting individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Monitored client safety to ensure well-being and reported concerns to care supervisors.
- Monitored client safety and reported concerns to care supervisors.
- Documented and reported clients' progress based on observations clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
- Monitor individuals' behaviors, document observations, report any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Respond calmly to client needs and maintain supportive communication.
- Utilized approved crisis intervention techniques during emergencies intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Documented care notes and shift updates for staff.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Accompany individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
PCA
Crossroads
Detroit, Michigan
02.1993 - 11.2006
- Assisted Crossroads patients with bathing, dressing, and daily living needs.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Assisted patients with mobility, transfers, and ambulation to enhance safety and independence.
- Provided direct support to patients in personal care routines.
- Facilitated medication reminders and ensured adherence to care plans for improved patient compliance.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Monitored and recorded patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Administered prescribed medications following protocols from registered nurse or physician.
- Comforted families and patients with calm, respectful communication.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Lewis College of Business
Detroit, MI06-2004
Skills
- Personal care assistance
- Medication management
- Care plan implementation
- Crisis intervention
- Dementia support
- Behavior intervention
- Behavior documentation
Languages
English
Professional
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Home Instead
07.2026 - Current
DSP
Winters Family Care
07.2019 - 09.2021
PCA
Crossroads
02.1993 - 11.2006
Associate of Science - Business Management
Lewis College of Business