Dedicated healthcare professional with extensive experience in the healthcare field, excelling in patient care and medication management. Proven ability to enhance client independence through effective mobility support and safety monitoring. Skilled in behavioral management, fostering positive interactions, and ensuring well-being for individuals with diverse needs.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PCA
Theodore Rodriguez
Bristol, Connecticut
06.2023 - 04.2025
Collaborated with family members and other healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans for each patient's needs.
Assisted clients with medication management by reminding them to take medications on time as prescribed by the doctor.
Performed light housekeeping duties such as changing bed linens, doing laundry, washing dishes, and vacuuming carpets.
Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Direct Support Professional
TiffanyLisa Richard
East Hartford, Connecticut
12.2021 - 04.2023
Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
Assisted individuals with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Home Health Aide
American Elderly Services LLC
Hartford, Connecticut
11.2014 - 08.2021
Administered medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
Collected information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Education
GED -
Bristol Adult Education
Bristol, CT
Skills
Healthcare expertise (11 years)
Behavioral management, stress management
Mobility support
Dementia care, developmental disabilities, senior care
Diabetes management
Individual planning for treatment plans and goals
Personal hygiene assistance
Direct support services
Safety monitoring
Patient care
Medication management
Communication
Certification
PCA Certification
Completion of college course of Direct Support training by DSS
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