Vidalia Colon
Youngstown,OH
Summary
Well-rounded direct support professional with 4 years assisting clients with various daily living needs at home. Talented at offering attentive care to patients by managing health needs, helping with personal grooming, carrying out light housekeeping. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Verland Foundation, Inc
05.2023 - Current
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the team.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
PCA
Life NWPA
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
- Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
- Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient condition to medical professionals promptly.
Direct Support Professional
ABDD
05.2021 - 05.2022
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sharon High School
Sharon, PA06.2018
Skills
- First aid and safety
- Behavior redirection
- Client Support
- Compassionate Caregiving
- Medication Administration
- Client documentation
- Transportation
- Emotional Support
- Dementia Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency Response
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Verland Foundation, Inc
05.2023 - Current
PCA
Life NWPA
09.2022 - 05.2023
Direct Support Professional
ABDD
05.2021 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Sharon High School
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