Reliable, and has a strong ability to multi-task. Experience with a variety of individuals with different needs has taught patience and understanding. Have a strong willingness to learn new skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Assistant
OPWDD-Capital District Region
Lake George, NY
10.2022 - Current
Transporting consumers to medical appointments, or other activities, as needed.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Providing assistance with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, and grooming.
Providing a safe environment.
Data Entry Clerk
Glens Falls Hospital
Glens Falls, NY
01.2022 - 10.2022
Processing lab orders according to physician orders, and accurately logging the information into the system.
Safely handling lab specimens to be tested
Providing customer service to patients.
Resident Assistant
The Terrace at the Glen Highland Meadows
Queensbury, NY
08.2014 - 10.2022
Assisting elderly residents with Alzheimer's and dementia with bathing, dressing, tasks of daily living, and providing companionship.
Administering medications and treatments in accordance with their physicians' orders.
Relief Counselor-Per Diem
Association for Mental Health -AMH
Hudson Falls, NY
05.2018 - 05.2019
Provided crisis intervention services and support to individuals with various mental health disorders in a group home setting, as well as in an independent living setting.
Administration of medications, and appropriate medication documentation, for individuals responsible for their own medication administration.
Private Caregiver
Private Residence-Per Diem
Queensbury, NY
12.2018 - 03.2019
Assisting an elderly woman with Alzheimer's, who is living in a private residence, with companionship, assistance with personal care, light housework, and meal preparation.
Assistance with medication management.
Providing a safe environment.
Bus Monitor
CWI- Transit Connection
Queensbury, NY
05.2008 - 08.2008
Loaded, secured, and unloaded wheelchairs; secured seatbelts; provided assistance and safety to adults with disabilities.
Monitored passenger behavior while enforcing rules to ensure the safety of the consumers.
Following individual care plans of consumers
Production Operator/Production Trainer
Boston Scientific
Glens Falls, NY
08.2003 - 08.2008
Training new employees in the standard assembly department in the production of medical supplies.
Working closely with the supervisor to consistently meet productivity goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hudson Falls High School
Hudson Falls, NY
06-1997
Skills
Medication administration
Care plan implementation
Safety protocols
Daily living assistance
Crisis intervention
Customer service
Data entry
Behavior management
Patient transport
Companionship support
ADL support
Transportation
Problem solving
First aid and CPR
Behavior redirection
Adaptive equipment
Compassionate caregiving
Recreational activities
Charting and documentation
Client transportation
First aid and safety
Multitasking and organization
Healthcare
Certification
Adult and Pediatric First Aid / CPR/AED - date completed 7/2/21 (recertification 10/11/23 )
Timeline
Direct Support Assistant
OPWDD-Capital District Region
10.2022 - Current
Data Entry Clerk
Glens Falls Hospital
01.2022 - 10.2022
Private Caregiver
Private Residence-Per Diem
12.2018 - 03.2019
Relief Counselor-Per Diem
Association for Mental Health -AMH
05.2018 - 05.2019
Resident Assistant
The Terrace at the Glen Highland Meadows
08.2014 - 10.2022
Bus Monitor
CWI- Transit Connection
05.2008 - 08.2008
Production Operator/Production Trainer
Boston Scientific
08.2003 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Hudson Falls High School
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