Darrell Allen
Norristown
Summary
Dedicated Home Health Aide skilled in supporting clients with professional communication and superior organization skills. Advanced knowledge of clerical functions, project support, schedule management and customer service. Quick learner accomplished in solving problems through critical thinking and handling conflicting priorities with concise time management.
Compassionate professional focused on helping clients maintain personal hygiene and assisting with activities of daily living. Skilled in preparing meals, maintaining organized living spaces and documenting behaviors. Committed to emotional and social support to promote overall wellness.
Compassionate home health aide with current department of health certification. Brings several years of experience assisting in home environments for physically disabled clients of varying capacities. Skilled at closely monitoring vital signs, assisting with feeding, bathing and grooming, positioning and range of motion exercises.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Home Health Aide
Trucare health care
Norristown
08.2021 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare professionals.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness and safety in client living environments.
- Documented client progress and care provided in daily logs.
- Coordinated with family members regarding client needs and preferences.
- Assisted clients with mobility and physical exercises for health improvement.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
Behavior Technician
RHD
Norristown
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Utilized data collection tools to track behavioral changes and trends effectively.
- Facilitated group sessions to promote social skills among clients in various settings.
- Developed engaging activities that reinforce positive behaviors and learning objectives.
- Maintained a safe and supportive environment for clients during sessions consistently.
- 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.
- Monitored client's progress towards identified goals through data collection and analysis.
Paratransit Driver
Life line medical
Norristown
05.2018 - 05.2021
- Transported passengers safely to medical appointments and other destinations.
- Assisted individuals with mobility challenges during boarding and disembarking.
- Maintained vehicle cleanliness and performed routine inspections for safety compliance.
- Recorded passenger information and trip details accurately for reporting purposes.
- Followed all safety protocols while driving in various weather conditions.
- Built rapport with passengers to ensure a comfortable travel experience.
- Transported passengers to healthcare appointments and developed productive relationships with medical personnel.
- Stayed up to date with local roads, traffic patterns and speed limits.
- Planned new routes each day based on passenger requirements.
- Worked closely with dispatchers to coordinate arrivals at destinations in a timely fashion.
- Delivered wheelchair securement training to new drivers when necessary.
Education
Norristown High
Norristown, PaSkills
- Patient care
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Safety compliance
- Emotional support
- Problem solving
- Meal preparation
- Documentation organization
Certification
- Certified RBT
Timeline
Home Health Aide
Trucare health care
08.2021 - Current
Behavior Technician
RHD
08.2021 - 02.2024
Paratransit Driver
Life line medical
05.2018 - 05.2021
Norristown High