Tyrell Harris
Erie
Summary
Dynamic Direct Support Professional with NeuroRestorative, skilled in medication administration and effective communication. Successfully advocated for clients, enhancing their self-expression and achieving personal goals. Expert in health monitoring and crisis intervention, fostering a safe environment while collaborating with care teams to optimize care plans and improve client outcomes.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
NeuroRestorative
Erie
03.2022 - Current
- Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Collected and recorded patients' blood pressure, pulse, and respirations (TPRs) to evaluate and note basic health status.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands.
- Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Instructed family members on how to provide bedside care.
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient documentation
- Client transportation
- Health monitoring
- Care plan development
- Nutritional planning
- Behavior management
- Crisis intervention
- Advocacy skills
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Effective communication
Certification
- First aid
- CPR
- CPI
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
NeuroRestorative
03.2022 - Current