DANAJAH WILLIAMS
Pittsburgh
Summary
Compassionate personal care assistant specializing in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Focus on enhancing client independence through effective care plans, daily living support, and community integration activities. Proven ability to foster a safe, supportive environment while maintaining strong communication with clients and families.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Merakey
Pittsburgh
11.2019 - Current
- Provided direct care, facilitating activities of daily living for individuals.
- Assisted individuals with personal care, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Collaborated with clients with intellectual and developmental disabilities to tailor support services to individual needs.
- Monitored behaviors and documented observations, providing timely reports to supervisor for informed care adjustments.
- Accompanied clients on outings, fostering community integration and enhancing independence through experiential learning.
PCA Personal Care Assistant
LIFE Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Provided comprehensive personal care to elderly and disabled individuals, ensuring safety and hygiene during bathing, dressing, grooming, transferring, toileting, and feeding.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene, promoting independence and dignity.
- Delivered compassionate personal care, enhancing comfort and well-being of clients.
- Maintained clean and safe living spaces for clients at all times.
Home Health Aide
Excela Home Health Care & Hospice
Greensburg
04.2018 - 07.2021
- Assisted patients with daily living activities and personal care tasks to promote comfort and dignity.
- Provided compassionate personal care to patients in hospice settings.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare teams to facilitate coordinated care.
- Monitored patient health and reported changes to healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions.
- Administered prescribed medications and ensured proper dosage compliance.
Allied Universal Security Officer
West Penn Hospital
Pittsburgh
03.2020 - 10.2020
- Patrolled premises regularly to maintain safety and security. . Coordinated communication and response efforts with security personnel. , security
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and coordinated with local authorities.
- Monitored activities within hospital facilities using surveillance systems to detect and respond to security threats.
- Enforced visitor access policies and verified identification to uphold hospital security standards.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Education
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills High School
Pittsburgh, PA06-2018
Skills
- Daily living support
- Behavior monitoring
- Client behavior observation
- Emotional support
- Community integration support
- De-escalation techniques
- First aid and CPR
- HIPAA compliance
- Healthcare services
- effective communication
- emergency response
- Security systems
Authorized To Work
US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
PCA Personal Care Assistant
LIFE Pittsburgh
02.2025 - 03.2026
Allied Universal Security Officer
West Penn Hospital
03.2020 - 10.2020
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Merakey
11.2019 - Current
Home Health Aide
Excela Home Health Care & Hospice
04.2018 - 07.2021
High School Diploma -
Penn Hills High School