Tiyana Farmer
Portage,IN
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with strong time management and first aid skills. Experienced in documenting client progress and ensuring safety during daily activities, dedicated to enhancing clients' overall health and quality of life.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
Portage, IN
12.2020 - Current
- Promoted to Lead DSP.
- Trained new staff on best practices for direct support services.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual needs and preferences.
- Monitored client progress, documenting changes in behavior and health to inform team discussions.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyles through nutritional planning and physical activities, improving clients' overall well-being.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Supported clients in managing their finances and personal administration, fostering greater independence.
- Administered medication under supervision,
- Annually and quarterly training to ensure to update client services protocol and procedures. HIPPA LAW, OSHA LAW, and recertification.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark
Hobart, IN
03.2017 - 05.2020
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for clients.
- Annually and quarterly training to ensure to update client services protocol and procedures. HIPPA LAW, OSHA LAW, and recertification.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds.
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Administered medication under supervision.
- Assisted with physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health, behaviors, and well-being.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Trained new staff on best practices for direct support services,
Family and Social Service Administration
CFA Staffing
Crown Point, IN
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Processed applications for consumers to receive health coverage.
- Processed applications to receive food stamps and also TANF (cash assistance).
- Inputting data into the system for benefits.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help consumers.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Outbound calls to ensure clients information matched the data system while certifying eligibility for benefits. Answered consumer questions with accurate information.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant And Administration
Olympia College
Merrillville, IN06-2008
High School Diploma -
Lew Wallace High School
Gary, IN06-2005
Skills
- Time management
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client support
Certified in First Aid/CPR
Completed First Aids/CPR course annually
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin
12.2020 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark
03.2017 - 05.2020
Family and Social Service Administration
CFA Staffing
01.2015 - 02.2017
Medical Assistant Certification - Medical Assistant And Administration
Olympia College
High School Diploma -
Lew Wallace High School