CNA, Direct Care Support and Caregiver

Angela Thompson

Springfield, IL ***** 217-***-**** ********@******.***

Summary

Detail-oriented Direct Care Worker supports daily living activities and provides transportation to enhance client well-being. Seasoned care expert experienced with developmentally disabled clients. Committed to promoting comfort with dignity and compassion. Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care. Resiliant Direct Support Professional with solid background assisting patients with basic needs and care. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive individual familiar with social and community services rules and regulations. Skills

CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Clear Communication

Time Management

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Progress Tracking

Ability to Lift

Needs Assessment

Ability to Lift Clients

Knowledge of State Regulations

Team Collaboration

Compassionate Client Care

Client Safety and First Aid

Experience

DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL 04/2022 - Current

Sparc - Springfield, IL

Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety. Transported clients to doctor's appointments and errands. Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities. Tracked and reported clients' progress based on observations and conversations. Followed care plan and directions to administer medications. Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care. Monitored client's well-being, safety and comfort under physician direction. Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors and eating habits. Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety. Accompanied or transported clients to appointments, errands and social activities. Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living. Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills. Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention. Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations. Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals. Documented client progress in charts and logbooks. Served meals and assisted immobile or disabled individuals with eating. Assisted client with personal hygiene, mobility and transportation. Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living. HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE 12/2020 - 04/2022

Help at Home - Matteson, IL

Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety. Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs. Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care. Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs. Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being. Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans. Interacted with patients through games and fun activities to boost mood and improve overall memory. Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care. Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.

Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores. Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information. Recognized emergency situations and implemented appropriate procedures. Education and Training

Midwest Technical Institute - Springfield, IL

Basic Nursing Assistant, 09/2022

Crete Monee High School - Crete, IL

High School, 05/2020

Certifications

Certified Nursing Assistant

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