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ZaQuan Harris

Du Quoin,IL

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Five Star Industries
Du Quoin, IL
06.2023 - Current
  • Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.
  • Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.

Personal Care Assistant

Dors Rehabilitation Services
Murphysboro, IL
12.2019 - 05.2023
  • Provided companionship to elderly and disabled clients in their homes or other residential facilities.
  • Administered medication under supervision of a registered nurse or physician.
  • Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation services when necessary.
  • Ensured safety of patients by monitoring environment and responding promptly to any emergency situations that may arise.
  • Developed individual plans of care based on assessment findings and physician orders.
  • Performed housekeeping duties including laundry, vacuuming, dusting, mopping floors and changing bed linens.
  • Educated family members about proper techniques for caring for the client at home.
  • Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
  • Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted in feeding when needed.
  • Encouraged independence by helping clients develop self-care skills such as meal preparation or personal hygiene tasks.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.

Direct Support Professional

Support System Services
DeSoto, IL
09.2021 - 10.2022
  • 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.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
  • Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
  • Collaborated with other staff members to develop individualized service plans for each participant.
  • Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.
  • Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
  • Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
  • Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.
  • Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
  • Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations.
  • Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
  • Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
  • Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
  • Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and washing clothes or dishes.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
  • Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.

Education

High School Diploma -

Tri County Special Education
Du Quoin, IL
05-2014

Skills

  • Direct Patient Care
  • Client documentation
  • Progress Documentation
  • Transportation
  • Quality program protocols
  • Care plan assessment
  • Healthcare
  • Charting and documentation
  • First aid and safety
  • First-aid and CPR
  • Safety Monitoring
  • Medication Administration
  • Disability Awareness
  • Behavior redirection
  • Nutrition
  • Client Transportation
  • Goal Setting
  • Patient Care
  • Client Support
  • Personal care assistance
  • Recreational Activities

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Five Star Industries
06.2023 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Support System Services
09.2021 - 10.2022

Personal Care Assistant

Dors Rehabilitation Services
12.2019 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

Tri County Special Education

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