STEPHANIE PETERSON
Philadelphia
Summary
Compassionate and proactive Patient Care Associate with a strong foundation in patient monitoring and nutrition management. Known for providing high-quality personal care and fostering strong relationships with clients to enhance their overall well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Patient Care Associate
JS Home Care Solutions
Philadelphia
03.2025 - Current
- Assists patients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Provide direct patient care and support services in accordance with established standards and practices.
- Participate in training sessions to enhance care giving skills and knowledge.
- Track and reported clients progress based on observations and conversations.
- Document patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Aide with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
Direct Support Professional
Programs Employing People
Philadelphia
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Supported participation in social events, building relationships, and accessing community resources.
- Trained individuals on life skills for independence (e.g., cooking, budgeting, job skills).
- Provided transportation assistance for clients to appointments and community events.
- Documented daily activities and client interactions in compliance with policies.
- Assisted individuals voice their needs, make choices, and exercise their rights.
- Communicated effectively with clients to understand their needs and preferences.
Childcare Provider
Ms. Val's Daycare
Philadelphia
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Supervised children in daily activities and ensured a safe environment.
- Developed engaging lesson plans that promoted early childhood learning objectives.
- Communicated effectively with parents about children's progress and needs.
- Implemented behavior management techniques to promote positive interactions among children.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
- Provided a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment for children to learn and grow.
- Encouraged positive interactions between children by providing supervision at all times.
Paratransit Associate
Eden’s Transit Corporation
Philadelphia
10.2016 - 05.2019
- Assisted passengers with using wheelchairs, boarding and exited vehicles, often using lifts.
- Conducted daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections and reported any vehicle issues.
- Provided professional, friendly, and respectful service with all customers.
- Completed all required paperwork, logged trips, and managed fares
- Followed all traffic laws, company policies, and safety regulations.
- Maintained a neat appearance and followed uniform dress codes.
- Built relationships with customers by providing friendly customer service.
Education
Medical Assistant Certification
Harris School of Business
Upper Darby, PA09-2015
Phlebotomy Certification
Harris School of Business
Upper Darby, PA09-2015
High School Diploma -
Overbrook H. S.
Philadelphia, PA06-2012
Skills
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Conflict resolution
- Patience and empathy
- Behavior management
- Team Collaboration
- Microsoft office
Timeline
Patient Care Associate
JS Home Care Solutions
03.2025 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Programs Employing People
11.2023 - 02.2025
Childcare Provider
Ms. Val's Daycare
08.2019 - 11.2023
Paratransit Associate
Eden’s Transit Corporation
10.2016 - 05.2019
Medical Assistant Certification
Harris School of Business
Phlebotomy Certification
Harris School of Business
High School Diploma -
Overbrook H. S.