Patrick Perme
DOWNINGTOWN
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Compassionate and reliable Direct Support Professional with experience in assisting individuals with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. Strong skills in promoting client dignity, independence, and positive interactions within the community. Have made significant contributions in previous roles by implementing personalized care plans that improved overall quality of life for clients. Possess excellent interpersonal skills, conflict resolution abilities, and patience needed for this challenging role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Support Professional
OneWell Healthcare
Horsham
02.2022 - Current
- Provided personal care and support to individuals with disabilities.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene tasks.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans for each client.
Provided transportation to medical appointments, work, interviews and social activities.
Assisted in implementation of Diabetes Management.
Provided life coaching.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities to enhance client engagement.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Developed relationships with families of those receiving services to ensure continuity of care.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
Education
Emergency Medical Technician
Lakeland Community College
Willoughby, OH 09.1993 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Electronic Technology Institute
Cleveland, OH 09.1984 - 05.1988
Skills
- Individualized care planning
- Medication management
- Behavioral support
- Disability advocacy
Affiliations
- I enjoy golfing, bowling, attending sporting events, cooking, concerts ,dinning and woodworking.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
OneWell Healthcare
02.2022 - Current
Emergency Medical Technician
Lakeland Community College
09.1993 - 05.1995
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Electronic Technology Institute
09.1984 - 05.1988