TANGIER H. DUNBAR
Piedmont,SC
Summary
I'm a friendly, dedicated and motivated individual who has the ambition to succeed in any environment. I have excellent communication skills. I have great organization skills learn very quickly. I work well with others, while also working efficiently on my own. I am seeking a position where I can advance and learn new skills.
Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sevita/Mentor
09.2023 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Upstate
06.2017 - 08.2023
- Provide support to developmental and disabled individuals in a group home setting
- Assist with the development of basic living and social skills
- Assist individuals with the basic domestics and hygiene through instruction and encouragement
- Follow behavior and health management plans including administering medication
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
Direct Support Professional/ Third Shift Supervisor
RHA Health Services
11.2015 - 05.2017
- Follow DDSN rules and policies for safety of clients and staff
- Medication administration using electronic MARS for efficient medication passes
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
- Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
Program Supervisor
Family Support Services
12.2014 - 01.2016
- Cooking and light housework to secure the safety of clients
- Take individuals to appointments, set up appointments
- Assist with helping consumers maintain their independence
- Administer medication
- Facilitated regular team meetings, keeping staff informed about updates, changes, or upcoming events related to the program they supervised.
- Scheduled and supervised staff meetings to discuss new ideas and update participants on program details and milestones.
- Managed program budget responsibly, allocating funds appropriately to ensure the success of all initiatives.
Medication Technician/ Supervisor
Emeritus (Hawthorne) Assisted Inn
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Administered all medication on third shift
- Reorder medications for individuals to ensure that medication pass was done diligently
- Transcribed and changed physician's orders on the MAR book
- Scheduling and filing paperwork for facility
- Supported needs of 60+ residents under long-term care.
- Reordered medication to maintain adequate supply.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing a double-check system before administering medications to patients.
- Counted and recorded medication inventory routinely to maintain medication security and control.
- Assisted in training new Medication Technicians on best practices and company policies, fostering a culture of continuous learning.
Home- Health Aide
Always Best Home Healthcare
03.2012 - 04.2014
- Medication administration during given medication hours
- Pay bills for the client monthly
- Communicated with clients physician and family on any changes with the client
- Cooking and light housekeeping for the safety of the clients
- Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Administrative Assistant
IVY GROVE ASSISSTED LIVING
04.2010 - 05.2013
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated office supply inventory management, proactively ordering necessary items before depletion to avoid workflow disruptions.
- Assisted with human resources tasks such as updating employee files or submitting time-off requests per company policy guidelines.
- Organized company events to enhance team cohesion, coordinating logistics and catering for over 50 participants.
- Assessments for potential individuals.
- Controlled daily and weekly budgets.
- Scheduling
- Managed 40+ staff on all shifts In a small facility of 50 beds.
- Assisted coworkers and staff members with special tasks on daily basis.
Education
High School Diploma -
James L. Mann High School
06.1998
Skills
- Medication Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
- First Aide Certification
- NCO Certification
- Excellent Communication
- People Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Decision-making
- Goal setting
- Medical chart documentation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Sevita/Mentor
09.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Thrive Upstate
06.2017 - 08.2023
Direct Support Professional/ Third Shift Supervisor
RHA Health Services
11.2015 - 05.2017
Program Supervisor
Family Support Services
12.2014 - 01.2016
Medication Technician/ Supervisor
Emeritus (Hawthorne) Assisted Inn
06.2012 - 08.2014
Home- Health Aide
Always Best Home Healthcare
03.2012 - 04.2014
Administrative Assistant
IVY GROVE ASSISSTED LIVING
04.2010 - 05.2013
High School Diploma -
James L. Mann High School
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