Vanessa VanBuren
Culpeper,VA
Summary
Outgoing Direct Care Worker experienced with patients with disabilities and acute ailments. Well-versed in assisting patients with daily living tasks. Committed to improving patient well-being through personal care and interactive engagement.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Encompass Community Services
Culpeper
08.2022 - Current
- Participated in team meetings to discuss current issues affecting the health or safety of clients or staff members.
- Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.
- Provided transportation services for clients to doctor's appointments, shopping trips or other outings as needed.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client behavior, progress notes and incident reports.
- Adhered to established policies, procedures and regulations while maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Encouraged a sense of self-determination among clients while providing guidance when necessary.
- Worked closely with case managers to coordinate services and ensure quality outcomes for each client served.
- Ensured safety of all individuals in the facility at all times.
- Demonstrated empathy towards individuals receiving services while promoting independence whenever possible.
- Supervised meal times ensuring that appropriate nutritional needs were met for each client.
- Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized plans of care for each client based on their abilities and interests.
- Provided personal care and hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Supported clients during medical appointments to ensure understanding of instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
- Monitored changes in physical condition or behaviors of clients which may indicate need for further medical attention or intervention.
- Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.
- Facilitated community outings to promote socialization and independence in daily living skills.
Education
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School
Culpeper, VA05-2021
Skills
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Disability Awareness
- Patient Care
- Activity Planning
- First-aid and CPR
- Meal Preparation
- Emotional Support
- Transportation Assistance
- Progress Documentation
- Nutrition monitoring
- Basic Housekeeping
- ADL Assistance
- HIPAA Compliance
- Documentation
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking and Organization
- Compassionate Care
- Problem-Solving
- Case Management
- Medical record-keeping
- Medication Administration
- First aid and safety
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
- Hoyer Lifting Equipment
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Heavy Lifting
- Quality program protocols
- Injury Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Condition Monitoring
Certification
- Mandt
- Medication
- CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Encompass Community Services
08.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Culpeper County High School