Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Easter Seal of Little Rock, specializing in medication delivery and client monitoring. Expertise in planning engaging activities and preparing nutritious meals to enhance client well-being. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and meticulous record-keeping, contributing to a supportive environment.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Easter Seal of Little Rock
Little Rock
08.2016 - Current
Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction.
Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.
Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients.
CNA
Home Instead Senior Care Home
Little Rock
03.2014 - 07.2015
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
CNA
Maumelle Health & Rehab
Maumelle
10.2010 - 05.2011
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Recognized signs, symptoms of abuse, neglect and reported them per policy.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
CNA
Robinson Rehabilitate Nursing
North Little Rock
07.2007 - 11.2009
Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Maintained a clean, safe environment for the patient by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
Assisted patients in ambulation and transfers using proper body mechanics.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.