Tiya Space

Direct Support Worker

Evergreen Homes

Kittanning, PA

09.2016 - Current

Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
Instructed individuals on proper nutrition guidelines based on individual dietary needs.
Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided other healthcare services per physician's orders.
Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
Participated in staff meetings discussing cases and sharing best practices among colleagues.
Maintained accurate records of client progress and changes in condition or behavior.
Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Observed behaviors of individuals served; noted any changes in moods or attitudes immediately reported to supervisor.
Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities.
Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
Listened attentively to clients' issues, concerns, and worries, offering emotional support as needed.
Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Managed household errands and other essential duties.

Summary

Overview

Work History

Direct Support Worker

Bartender

Education

GED -

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Skills

Timeline

Direct Support Worker

Bartender

GED -

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

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