Alexsis Goodall
Philadelphia
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Assistant passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. Knowledgeable about medication administration, appointments and social activities. Well-organized and compassionate with great relationship-building skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
BHT
Attain ABA Therapy
Philadelphia
06.2025 - Current
- Implemented behavior intervention plans for clients with developmental disabilities.
- Observed client behaviors and recorded data for analysis and reporting.
- Collaborated with families to ensure consistent application of behavioral strategies.
- Engaged clients in therapeutic activities to promote skill development and communication.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client interactions and treatment outcomes.
- Maintained detailed records of sessions including progress notes, daily logs, incident reports and program updates.
- Instructed clients in social skills training techniques such as positive reinforcement, prompting, and shaping behaviors.
- Supported clients in developing self-help skills such as dressing, toileting, eating independently .
- Encouraged positive behavior by providing rewards or praise for desired behaviors.
- Provided crisis management when needed by utilizing de-escalation techniques such as redirection or calming strategies.
- Exercised confidentiality and discretion to maintain HIPAA requirements.
- Facilitated social interactions between peers by providing verbal prompts or physical guidance when necessary.
- Assisted in the development of communication systems using visual supports such as picture exchange systems.
- Attended review, progress and clinical team meetings.
- Attended workshops and seminars related to Autism Spectrum Disorder and ABA best practices.
- Participated in continuing education and in-service training to advance skills.
Patient Care Technician
Main Line Health
Bryn Mawr
08.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
- Explained treatment procedures to patients and their families.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's conditions and reported any abnormalities to the RN on duty.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
- Provided emotional support for patients and families during difficult times.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
Care Provider/Personal Assistant
A Trusted Family Companion
Drexel Hill
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Coordinated doctor appointments, exercise, recreation and family visits to maintain schedule.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
- Maintained safety by eliminating hazards and correcting issues.
- Ambulated individuals around home, public and medical locations.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances and concerning responses.
- Coordinated patient care plans with doctors and registered nurses and communicated treatment steps to patients.
- Recorded patient temperature, pulse and blood pressure to monitor health and well-being.
- Transported patients to medical, dental and personal care appointments.
- Arrange medication and reminded patients to take each according to correct schedule.
- Engaged with patients and families to provide emotional support and daily living instruction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Upper Darby Senior High School
Drexel Hill, PA06.2011
Skills
- Case Management
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Management
- Mobility Support
- Appointment Coordination
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Management
- Activity Supervision
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Compassionate Communication
- Behavior Redirection
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Daily Living Assistance
- Records Maintenance
- Problem-Solving
- Medication and Appointment Reminders
Timeline
BHT
Attain ABA Therapy
06.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Main Line Health
08.2023 - 05.2025
Care Provider/Personal Assistant
A Trusted Family Companion
04.2019 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Upper Darby Senior High School