Personal Care Patient

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DAVINA STRICKLAND

*********@*******.*** *****580 Bridgeton, NJ 08302 WWW: Bold Profile

To build a long-term career in the Management field that will allow me to enhance m professional skills in a stable dynamic workplace.

Transportation

Progress Documentation

Direct Patient Care

Medication Administration

First-aid and CPR

Compassionate Caregiving

Community activities

Safety Monitoring

Behavior redirection

Infection control procedures

Knowledge of state regulations

Personal care assistance

Goal Setting

Patient Education

Charting and documentation

Recreational Activities

Social Skills Development

Ranch Hope Alloway Township, NJ

Direct Support Professional

03/2024 - Current

Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.

Facilitated social interactions between participants and their peers in the community.

Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.

Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.

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

Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served. Helped clients communicate with loved ones by typing written messages and relaying verbal messages.

Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior. Maintained detailed records of services performed on clients. Recorded client status progress and challenges in logbooks and reports. Drove clients to doctors' appointments and social outings. Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.

Monitored health and well-being of clients and reported significant health changes.

Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones. Planned and prepared healthy meals and snacks for clients and provided assistance with eating when necessary.

Maintained cleanliness of clients' environment by cleaning surfaces and Summary

Skills

Experience

washing clothes or dishes.

Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene. Encouraged and reassured clients throughout transitions to facilitate smooth discharge.

Reported changes in client condition to administrators, facilitating nursing intervention.

Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations. Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.

Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.

Followed care plan and directions to administer medications. Assisted individuals in development of social skills to become integrated in community.

Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills. Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs. Leveraged database management system to track and report service hours, details of activities and progress on goals.

Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.

Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.

Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.

Autumn Lake Healthcare @ Carney Point

Carney Point, NJ

Staffing Coordinator

02/2022 - 11/2023

Assisted in recruiting and hiring process by sourcing, screening, and interviewing applicants.

Developed job postings, tracked applicants through applicant tracking system, and coordinated onboarding paperwork.

Conducted reference checks on prospective employees as part of the pre-employment process.

Responded promptly to inquiries from candidates regarding job opportunities at the company or organization.

Ensured compliance with federal and state laws related to employment practices.

Coordinated and planned work shift schedules according to availability. Assisted payroll teams by reporting employee hours and calculating correct compensation.

Kept track of timekeeping responsibilities and employee time off requests when completing schedules.

Assisted in new hire process by calling and scheduling appointments with candidates, filling out required paperwork and preparing manuals. Conducted exit interviews and completed employment termination paperwork.

Selected qualified job applicants or referred to managers to make hiring recommendations.

Hired employees and processed hiring-related paperwork. Informed job applicants of duties and responsibilities, compensation, and benefits.

Scheduled or conducted new employee orientations.

Collaborated with department heads to forecast future staffing needs based on project demands.

Coordinated staffing schedules to ensure optimal coverage across multiple departments.

Developed and maintained relationships with hiring managers to understand staffing needs.

Provided support for payroll processing by verifying hours worked and resolving discrepancies.

Maintained accurate and up-to-date employee records, including contact information and job classifications.

Utilized staffing software to track employee availability, shifts, and time-off requests.

Coordinated with training department to ensure employees met required qualifications and certifications.

Oversaw staffing and related operations, spanning interviewing, hiring and mentoring personnel.

Collaborated with hiring managers to identify staffing needs, develop job descriptions, and define qualifications required for roles. Cumberland Manor Nursing &

Rehabilitation Center Bridgeton, NJ

Staffing Coordinator

12/2018 - 03/2022

Cumberland County College Vineland, NJ

Associate of Applied Science in BUSIINESS MANAGEMENT 08/2008

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