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Patient Care Direct Support

Location:
Illinois
Salary:
16
Posted:
September 20, 2024

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FEBBIE MSUKWA

*************@*****.*** South Bend, IN 46614

Compassionate home healthcare professional offering demonstrated success in aligning daily activities with care plans and expediently reporting any client status changes. Promotes formation of habits for sustainable health improvement. In-depth knowledge of behavior redirection strategies. Client safety and first aid

Documentation And Reporting

Patient Advocacy

Meal Preparation

Progress Documentation

Relationship Building

Patient Companionship

Time Management

Basic Housekeeping

First aid and safety

Activities of Daily Living

Safe Patient Transportation

Client documentation

Care Plan Management

Medication Administration

Compassionate client care

Emotional Support

Patient Care

Patient assistance

Care Plan Development

Housekeeping

Dementia Care

Housekeeping Duties

Behavior redirection

Personal Hygiene Assistance

Compassionate Caregiving

Community activities

Tender Love Home Services South Bend,

Indiana

Elderly Caregiver

01/2024 - Current

Administered medications according to physician instructions. Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings. Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.

Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients. Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting and eating.

Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team. Inspire Care 360 South Bend, Indiana

Direct Support Professional

01/2023 - Current

Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served. Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.

Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.

Always Best Care South Bend

Elderly Caregiver

05/2022 - 04/2024

Administered medications according to physician instructions. Transported clients to doctor appointments or other necessary outings. Assisted elderly clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming and meal preparation.

Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming, Summary

Skills

Experience

toileting and eating.

Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly clients. Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical team. Children Therapy Innovations South

Bend, Indiana

Direct Support Professional Caregiver

04/2021 - 01/2024

Assisted with job search activities such as resume writing, interviewing techniques and job applications.

Developed positive relationships with clients and their families through regular communication.

Monitored changes in physical condition or behaviors of clients which may indicate need for further medical attention or intervention. Assisted with medication administration following guidelines set by the physician or nurse practitioner.

Participated in team meetings to discuss current issues affecting the health or safety of clients or staff members.

Supervised meal times ensuring that appropriate nutritional needs were met for each client.

Sisters of the Holy Cross IN

Care Patner

03/2022 - 12/2023

Adhered to infection control guidelines while providing direct patient care services.

Provided companionship and emotional support to elderly patients. Encouraged independence while providing necessary support for activities of daily living.

Assisted with ambulation utilizing proper body mechanics techniques when transferring from bed, chair, wheelchair.

Lighthouse Autism Center South Bend,

Indiana

Direct Support Professional

10/2020 - 11/2022

Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served. Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.

Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.

Encouraged positive behavior through modeling appropriate responses and reinforcing desired behaviors.

Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.

Naomi loving care Chicago, Illinois

In-Home Nanny

07/2020 - 12/2020

Encouraged good manners among children by modeling appropriate behavior.

Read books aloud to promote language development skills and imagination growth.

Enforced discipline in a respectful manner consistent with parental expectations.

Managed household tasks including laundry, grocery shopping, meal preparation, errands, and light cleaning.

Organized age-appropriate educational activities to stimulate learning and development.

Taught basic hygiene habits such as hand washing and brushing teeth. Provided a safe environment in the home by adhering to safety standards while caring for the children.

Adapted teaching methods based on individual needs of each child. Indiana University South Bend South Bend, IN

Education and Training

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Expected in 03/2028



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