Andrea Meachum
Philadelphia
Summary
Reliable residential support professional supports consumers in navigating and integrating within the community. Offering several years of related experience and commitment to making positive impact on consumers. Keeps consumers' safety and well-being as top priorities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Reliance Family Care Services
10.2021 - 08.2023
- 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 interdisciplinary 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.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Assisted clients in achieving personal goals through tailored care plans and daily skill-building activities.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in disability support services.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Promoted physical well-being by supporting clients in engaging in regular exercise routines or therapeutic activities suited to their abilities.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Improved client self-sufficiency through teaching essential skills such as meal preparation, housekeeping, and financial management.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assessed clients'' needs on an ongoing basis, making adjustments to support plans as necessary to ensure optimal outcomes.
- Implemented individualized behavior management plans, reducing incidents of challenging behaviors within the residence.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Adapted support approaches based on individual client preferences, fostering increased trust and rapport over time.
- Organized recreational events that encouraged relationship building among clients and increased their sense of belonging within the group home setting.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive support strategies for each client''s unique needs.
- Established strong relationships with local community resources to connect clients with additional supports as needed.
- Facilitated community integration for clients, enriching their social networks and life experiences.
- Assisted with personal care tasks, respecting clients' dignity and promoting self-reliance.
- Monitored and reported changes in clients' health and well-being, enabling timely interventions.
- Provided emotional and practical support to individuals, fostering positive and supportive living environment.
- Adapted activities and support strategies to meet changing needs of clients, demonstrating flexibility and creativity.
- Trained new staff on best practices in direct support, elevating overall quality of care provided.
- Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
- Administered medication under supervision, ensuring adherence to healthcare plans.
- Improved clients' daily living skills with hands-on teaching and encouragement, promoting independence.
- Supported clients in managing their finances and personal administration, fostering greater independence.
- Enhanced individual care plans by collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, ensuring tailored support for each client.
Community Integrated Counsleor
Community Options
02.2015 - 06.2020
- Supports and encourages individuals and/or family members to increase his/her ability to problem solve, be in control of life situations, and to be as independent as possible.
- Meets with waiver participants on a regular basic either in the individuals residence, the community, or an office setting.
- Provide on-going support for integration efforts.
Home Health Care Aide
Maximum Health Care Services
06.2009 - 09.2014
- Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
- Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
- Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Home Health Care Aide
Liberty Resources
03.2007 - 05.2009
- Provides consumer's personal hygiene by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, shampoos, and shaves; assisting with travel to the bathroom; helping with showers and baths.
- Provides for activities of daily living by assisting with serving meals, feeding consumers as necessary; ambulating, turning, and positioning consumers.
- Maintains work operations by utilizing resources and procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
Philadelphia, PA5 2002
Skills
- Team building
- Problem resolution
- Relationship building
Education and Training
other,Philadelphia, PA
Experience
["Home Health Aides"],["Home Health Aides"],[]
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Reliance Family Care Services
10.2021 - 08.2023
Community Integrated Counsleor
Community Options
02.2015 - 06.2020
Home Health Care Aide
Maximum Health Care Services
06.2009 - 09.2014
Home Health Care Aide
Liberty Resources
03.2007 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
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