Trinity Hunt
Bangor,ME
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with experience in providing support to elderly and disabled clients in home settings. Skilled in assisting with daily living activities, medication management, and mobility support. Demonstrated ability to build trust and rapport with clients, enhancing their comfort and quality of life. Contributed to positive changes in clients' health and well-being through attentive care and emotional support. Highly-motivated with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead DSP/CRMA
Commonsense Housing
Eddington, Maine
08.2021 - Current
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Contributed to case reviews of client status and progress.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Associate
Kohls Department Store
Augusta , ME
06.2020 - 08.2021
- Helped customers locate items within the store using the inventory system.
- Answered customer inquiries regarding product features, pricing, and availability.
- Built relationships with customers by providing friendly customer service.
- Trained new associates on store operations, policies, and procedures.
- Processed payments using point-of-sale systems.
- Answered store and merchandise questions and led customers to wanted items.
- Computed purchases and received and processed cash or credit payment.
- Watched for and recognized security risks and thefts to prevent or handle situations.
- Provided customer service support for inquiries, complaints, and returns.
- Cleaned shelves, counters and tables to maintain organized store.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
- Handled returns and exchanges according to company policies.
- Described merchandise and explained use, operation and care.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Handled incoming calls from customers regarding orders or other inquiries.
- Maintained knowledge of sales and promotions, return policies and security practices.
- Performed cash register functions accurately and efficiently.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
Team Member
Burger King
Palmyra, Maine
05.2019 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily goals.
- Assisted customers with product selection and ordering process.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area throughout shift.
- Collaborated with team members to maximize productivity and efficiency.
- Built and maintained working relationships with peers and upper management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield, ME06-2021
Skills
- Housekeeping
- Crisis intervention
- Fall prevention techniques
- Physical strength
- Meeting planning
- Coordination skills
- Mobility assistance
- Wound care
- Feeding assistance
- Bedside manner
- Disability care
- Medical appointment scheduling
- Monitor vital signs
- Cooking and meal preparation
- Emotional support
- Dressing assistance
- Ability to lift
- Progress tracking
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Goal setting
- Health and dignity assurance
- Health education
- Medical chart documentation
- Clear communication
- First aid training
- Adaptability
- Patient ambulation
- Non-verbal communication
- Client transportation
Timeline
Lead DSP/CRMA
Commonsense Housing
08.2021 - Current
Associate
Kohls Department Store
06.2020 - 08.2021
Team Member
Burger King
05.2019 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Maine Central Institute