Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience at Merakey, skilled in vital signs monitoring and problem-solving. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through attentive care and effective communication. Recognized for building strong relationships with clients and families, ensuring a supportive environment that fosters trust and collaboration.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
DSP
Merakey
08.2022 - Current
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
Intern
Depaul Usa
09.2024 - 12.2024
Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
Gained hands-on experience in various software programs, increasing proficiency and expanding technical skill set.
Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
Developed organizational skills through managing multiple tasks simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines.
Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing data analysis findings, informing key decision-makers of important trends and patterns.
Gathered, organized and input information into digital database.
Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
DSP
Spectrum Community School
04.2021 - 08.2023
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.