Unique Samuels
New York,NY
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home and community environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness and happiness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
United staffing solutions
New York, NY
07.2021 - Current
- 1:1 support supervision
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
Residence
Pride Health, Sheltering Arms NY
Bronx, NY
12.2017 - 10.2018
- Teach and assist individuals with learning about activities of daily living as well as working to reach their short and long term goals
- Assist individuals with their personal hygiene care
- Assist with maintaining a clean and safe environment for individuals
- Safely transport individuals to and from recreational activities, errands, personal and medical appointments
- Prepare meals in specification with individual’s dietary and health requirements
Day Program
Pride Health, Sheltering Arms NY
12.2015 - 09.2017
- Provide transportation for individuals to destinations of their choice within or out of the community
- Assist individuals with daily tasks such as money management, goal achievements and social skills
- Assist individuals with lunch prep and room organization
- Complete and update daily and monthly records, reports and logs
- Assist individual with reaching daily goals
Residence
HEARTSHARE Human Services
Brooklyn, NY
08.2012 - 09.2015
- Teach and assist individuals with learning about activities of daily living as well as working to reach their short and long term goals
- Assist with maintaining a clean and safe environment for individuals
- Assist individuals with increasing their level of independence
- Administering daily medication to individuals following physician’s prescriptions
- Safely transport individuals to and from recreational activities, errands, personal and medical appointments
Education
HS Diploma -
Women’s Academy of Excellence
06.2012
Skills
- Microsoft/PowerPoint
- CPR/BLS Certified
- Able to grasp new concepts quickly and efficiently
- 1:1 support supervision
- Flexible and adaptable
- Client documentation
- Behavior redirection
- Client transportation
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
United staffing solutions
07.2021 - Current
Residence
Pride Health, Sheltering Arms NY
12.2017 - 10.2018
Day Program
Pride Health, Sheltering Arms NY
12.2015 - 09.2017
Residence
HEARTSHARE Human Services
08.2012 - 09.2015
HS Diploma -
Women’s Academy of Excellence