Medication aide

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August 04, 2020

Kisha Johnson

***********@*****.***

Work Experience

Cerebral Palsy Assn. of NY State, Queens, NY, June 2009 – Present

Direct Care Counselor

•Ensure the health of clients by administering medication, assisting with medical appointments and documenting health issues

•Help manage each of the clients finances and balance clients’ accounts when purchases are made

•Guide clients with laundry and meal preparation by committing to laundry duties and preparing meals

•Manage medication books to verify medication has been given to clients and document prescription refills when medication is low

•Assist wheelchair clients when transferring to ensure safety by providing routines and structures for each individual

Princeton Direct Care LLC, NY, NY, January 2008 - November 2008

Direct Support Worker

•Assisted consumers with medical appointments when scheduled by registered nurse

•Maintained and completed daily record reports of clients behavior and goals accurately

•Supervised consumers while attending community events, shopping and recreation

•Supported consumers with their daily routines such as meal preparation and housekeeping chores

•Demonstrated independent living and daily oral hygiene with consumers by hand over hand techniques

Education

William H. Taft High School, Bronx, NY

High School Diploma, September 1992 - June 1995

American Medical Career Training Center, Queens, NY

Patient Care Technician/PCT Certificate

January 09, 2012 – February 22, 2012

Cerebral Palsy Associations of New York State, New York, NY

Approved Medication Administration Personnel Program (AMAP)

May 11, 2009 – May 18, 2009

LaGuardia Community College Queens, New York

September 8, 2015 - Present