Zania Stotts
Philadelphia
Summary
Experienced support professional prepared for this role, bringing strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in providing personalized care, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility and reliability, adapting to changing needs seamlessly. Proven ability to foster positive, supportive environment.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
A.T.N.A Care Services
01.2024 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Enhanced quality of life for individuals with disabilities by providing compassionate and consistent direct support.
- Supported clients with personal care tasks, ensuring their dignity and privacy were maintained at all times.
- Monitored medication administration, maintaining accurate records to ensure client safety and compliance with prescribed treatment plans.
- Provided ongoing communication between clients, families, and other service providers to enhance overall care coordination efforts.
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Addressed emergency situations calmly and effectively, prioritizing the safety of both clients and staff members involved.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Child Development Associate
Play & Learn Childcare Facility
10.2021 - Current
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Encouraged children to develop healthy social and emotional skills.
- Helped children develop motor skills in preparation for preschool and kindergarten.
- Encouraged children's emotional and social development.
- Logged information regarding naps, feedings and any medications administered.
- Provided support and guidance to children in conflict resolution.
- Planned and executed activities to stimulate physical, social and intellectual growth.
- Implemented age-appropriate curricula to meet needs of young learners.
Adult Caregiver
Premier Home Care
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Home Health Care Aide
Merakey
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
- Monitored client health by performing routine pulse, temperature and blood pressure checks.
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living, and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Developed individual care plans for clients based on specific needs.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients to address concerns and protect each person from harm.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Education
Highschool -
Mastery Charter High School
06.2020
Skills
- Administrative and Office Support
- Critical Thinking
- Organization and Efficiency
- Prioritization
- Performance Improvement
- Compassionate Client Care
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- COVID-19 Safety Policies
- Time management
- Compassionate caregiving
- Client support
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
Certification
CPR/ First Aid Certified Fire Safety and Health Training
FBI, Sex Offenders,
Child Abuse,
Criminal Background Check,
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
A.T.N.A Care Services
01.2024 - Current
Child Development Associate
Play & Learn Childcare Facility
10.2021 - Current
Adult Caregiver
Premier Home Care
10.2019 - 06.2022
Home Health Care Aide
Merakey
10.2018 - 03.2020
Highschool -
Mastery Charter High School
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