Sydazia Adams
Watervliet,NY
Summary
Dynamic and compassionate professional with extensive experience in healthcare and counseling, notably at Vanderheyden. Excelled in fostering independence and well-being in diverse client populations, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving and verbal communication skills. Proven track record in improving client satisfaction and implementing quality improvement initiatives, showcasing a blend of hard and soft skills critical to employer needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP
Vanderheyden
Wynantskill, NY
06.2024 - Current
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care solutions for clients.
- Facilitated smooth transitions during shift changes, ensuring continuity of care for clients.
- Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by maintaining accurate documentation and adhering to established policies.
- Reviewed incident reports promptly, taking corrective action when needed to ensure lessons learned were utilized effectively moving forward.
- Implemented quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing the level of service provided to clients.
- Maximized resource utilization by efficiently allocating personnel, supplies, and equipment based on priority needs.
- Spearheaded and implemented new projects to expand scope of engagement.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
PCA
Right At Home Health Care
Albany, NY
03.2024 - Current
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Documented patient information and care activities in electronic health record.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
HHA
Private Duty
Latham, NY
05.2020 - 03.2024
- Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising medical professionals.
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
- Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
- Communicated regularly with clients' families to provide updates on health and wellbeing.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by serving as a reliable source of information about the client''s progress and needs.
PCA
All Metro Health Care Agency
Albany, NY
02.2020 - 01.2024
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
Counselor
Boys and Girls Club
Troy, NY
04.2016 - 09.2018
- Educated clients on available community resources, fostering a sense of empowerment and selfsufficiency.
- Communicated regularly with other professionals involved in the client''s care for coordinated service delivery efforts.
- Improved client satisfaction through consistent communication, empathy, and understanding of their unique challenges.
- Contributed to a supportive work environment by sharing knowledge, resources, and new findings within the counseling field.
- Encouraged and promoted inclusion and diversity to foster positive and respectful camp environment and teach campers to appreciate and value differences.
- Increased camper safety by strictly adhering to camp policies and procedures.
- Provided emotional support to campers when needed, fostering a sense of belonging within the community.
- Fostered positive relationships with campers, parents, and staff, ensuring open communication and a supportive environment.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Participated in meetings to coordinate with other staff on campers' progress, issues and goal achievement.
Education
Human Services -
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy, NYTroy High School
1959 Burdett Ave06.2018
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Flexible and adaptable
- Multitasking
- Calm under pressure
Certification
Medical administration certification
Personal care aide certification
TCI certification
CPR certification
Timeline
DSP
Vanderheyden
06.2024 - Current
PCA
Right At Home Health Care
03.2024 - Current
HHA
Private Duty
05.2020 - 03.2024
PCA
All Metro Health Care Agency
02.2020 - 01.2024
Counselor
Boys and Girls Club
04.2016 - 09.2018
Human Services -
Hudson Valley Community College
Troy High School