Stella Totsoni
Blue Gap,AZ
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated Direct Support Professional with experience at Rise Services Inc. Skilled in client support and medication administration, enhancing the quality of life for individuals with disabilities. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and effectively manage patient needs, ensuring dignity and comfort in care.
Overview
2023
2023
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Profesional
Rise Services Inc
- 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.
Home Care Provider
Cedar Ridge Homecare Llc
02.2018 - 12.2022
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Managed medical appointments, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure timely access to necessary services.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plaza Healthcare
05.2012 - 05.2016
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Healthcare
05.2000 - 05.2012
Education
Associate Of Medical Specialist - Medical Specialist
College Of America
Flagstaff, AZ05.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Occupational Training Center
Phoenix, AZ12.1999
Skills
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Transportation
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Home Care Provider
Cedar Ridge Homecare Llc
02.2018 - 12.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Plaza Healthcare
05.2012 - 05.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Haven Healthcare
05.2000 - 05.2012
Direct Support Profesional
Rise Services Inc
Associate Of Medical Specialist - Medical Specialist
College Of America
Certified Nursing Assistant
Occupational Training Center
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