Wayne Germany
Mohegan Lake,NY
Summary
Well-rounded Personal Care Aide with [Number] 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 and cooking. Expert communicator when supporting patients' needs, documenting information and interacting with supervisors. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Living Resources Corp.
03.2012 - 12.2023
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
Education
High School Diploma -
Maine Central Institute
Pittsfield, ME06.1979
Skills
- ADL support
- Direct Patient Care
- Transportation
- Recreational Activities
- Client Transportation
- First aid and safety
- Medication Administration
- Fast Learner
- Reliability
- Household Cleaning
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Living Resources Corp.
03.2012 - 12.2023
High School Diploma -
Maine Central Institute
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