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Overview
Work History
Education
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Brittany Wilson

Transfer

Summary

Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

STEPS
08.2022 - Current


  • Maintained a safe and inclusive environment by addressing behavioral challenges with patience and understanding.
  • Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
  • Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.
  • Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
  • Enhanced communication skills of non-verbal clients using alternative communication devices.
  • Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
  • Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
  • Administering medications, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.

Stocking Team 1

Walmart
08.2020 - 05.2022
  • Interim team lead.
  • Receiving and unloading trucks.
  • Organizing and stocking merchandise on shelves and in the backroom.
  • Maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.

CNA

St. Paul's Nursing Home
08.2015 - 06.2020
  • Provides direct, hands-on care to residents under the supervision of licensed nursing staff.
  • Maintaining a clean and safe environment
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted with daily living activities for patients, ensuring optimal independence and quality of life.
  • Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing, and toileting patients.
  • Tended to patients with diverse medical conditions, including dementia, Parkinson''s disease, and diabetes, adapting care approaches accordingly.
  • Improved patient mobility by assisting with range-of-motion exercises, ambulation, and transfers.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care for terminally ill patients while comforting grieving family members during difficult times.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Used company software and databases to maintain records of services performed and patient conditions.
  • Ambulating residents.
  • Providing emotional support and compassionate care to residents and their families.
  • Trained new staff on proper caregiving techniques and adherence to health regulations.

RPW

MCAR
07.2013 - 01.2015

Provided individualized support to clients, enhancing daily living skills and promoting independence.

Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.

Administered medication, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.

Conducted daily documentation of clients' progress and incidents, maintaining accurate and up-to-date records.

Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.

Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

Education

High School Diploma -

Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School
Greenville, PA
06-2011

Skills

    Time management

    Team leadership

    Documentation and reporting

    Client support

    Medication administration

    Compassionate caregiving

    Behavior redirection

    First aid and safety

    Client documentation

    ADL support

    Crisis management

    Multitasking and organization

    Problem-solving

    De-escalation techniques

    Client advocacy

    Decision-making

    Adaptive equipment use

    Positive attitude

    Excellent communication

Certification

  • Certified Nurses Aide, 2015-present
  • CPR/First aid, 2023-present

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

STEPS
08.2022 - Current

Stocking Team 1

Walmart
08.2020 - 05.2022

CNA

St. Paul's Nursing Home
08.2015 - 06.2020

RPW

MCAR
07.2013 - 01.2015

High School Diploma -

Reynolds Jr. Sr. High School
Brittany Wilson