Zoaca Durham
Florissant,MO
Summary
Professional caregiver with extensive experience in respite care, committed to delivering high-quality support to clients and their families. Proven ability to adapt to changing needs and work collaboratively with team members to ensure consistent, reliable care. Skilled in managing daily tasks, providing emotional support, and maintaining positive, comforting environment.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Caring Solutions LLC
01.2020 - Current
- Provided compassionate care and support to individuals with diverse needs.
- Developed personalized care plans to enhance clients' quality of life.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Maintained accurate records of client progress and care interventions.
Social Worker
Missouri Department of Mental Health
Florissant, Missouri
01.2001 - 06.2022
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
- Interviewed clients, families, or groups to assess situations, limitations and issues and implement services to address needs.
- Maintained accurate case documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and facilitating informed decision-making by team members.
- Advocated for clients to assure respected rights and wishes.
- Maintained regular contact with clients by calling and visiting clients' homes.
- Conducted home visits to assess living environment and facilitate access to necessary resources.
- Monitored clients' progress and adapted treatment plans to meet changing needs.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to provide effective interventions for clients.
- Collaborated with other professionals to plan and coordinate care for clients.
- Documented client progress and activities in accordance with agency policies and procedures.
- Conducted home visits to assess living conditions and provide in-situ support, improving client safety and well-being.
- Streamlined case management processes, enabling more efficient client progress tracking and support.
Host Home Provider
Caring Solutions LLC, 1852 Craig Park Ct.
St. Louis, Missouri
11.2019 - Current
- Monitor daily living activities to ensure safety and well-being of residents.
- Facilitate communication between families, providers, and community resources.
- Advocate for residents' rights and preferences in various settings.
- Offer emotional support to clients during challenging times or when facing personal obstacles.
- Assist clients with daily living tasks, promoting their independence and overall well being.
- Maintain accurate records of client progress, ensuring timely updates for families and case managers.
- Improve client communication skills through consistent modeling and reinforcement strategies.
- Advocated on behalf of clients during meetings with service providers securing additional resources and supports.
- Administer medication as prescribed by physicians, ensuring proper dosage and adherence to schedules.
- Implement positive behavior management techniques effectively reducing instances of challenging behaviors among clients.
- Deliver comprehensive training on emergency procedures for all household members resulting in increased preparedness in crisis situations.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure clients received appropriate medical care and support services.
- Enhanced client experience by providing a safe, supportive, and welcoming living environment.
- Coordinate with interdisciplinary teams including therapists, case workers and family members to provide seamless care.
- Manage household budgets and expenses for client while maintaining financial responsibility.
- Provided respite care services allowing family caregivers an opportunity for rest and rejuvenation.
- Support daily hygiene needs by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
- Maintained entire family's schedule and organized events.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Missouri St. Louis
St Louis, MO05-2009
Skills
- Emotional assistance
- Cleanliness upkeep
- Organizing recreational events
- Transportation services
- Recreational activities
- Healthcare coordination
- Family collaboration
- Physical therapy assistance
- Meal preparation
- Compassionate caregiving
- Housekeeping tasks
- Developmental disabilities expertise
- Adaptive equipment use
- Personal care assistance
- Autism support
- Cultural sensitivity
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Safety precautions
- CPR training
- Supportive personality
- Medication management
- CPR certification
- Medical chart documentation
- Laptop and tablet operation
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Caring Solutions LLC
01.2020 - Current
Host Home Provider
Caring Solutions LLC, 1852 Craig Park Ct.
11.2019 - Current
Social Worker
Missouri Department of Mental Health
01.2001 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Science - Social Work
University of Missouri St. Louis