Tara Sutton
Mount Holly, NJ *****
609-***-**** - adyegx@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
Compassionate and dependable candidate with 9 years of experience in providing support and assistance to people with disabilities and aging population. Able to represent the company with flexibility and professionalism while advocating for clients and their families.
Skills
Time Management
Microsoft Computer Skills
Medication Administration
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Person Centered Approach
Team Building
CPR and First Aid Certified
Work History
09/2016 to Current
Direct Care
Oaks Integrated Care – Lumberton, NJ
Create Individualized Healthcare Plans for clients by maintaining independence, fostering physical activity, fostering physical well-being, creating/maintaining socialization, and teaching vocational skills.
Administer medication as directed by physician.
Schedule and accompany clients to medical appointments.
Document client progress and services performed, reporting changes in client condition to manager or supervisor.
Arrange transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Assist clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
09/2015 to 03/2017
Direct Care
The Arc – Burlington, NJ
Documented daily logs of residence behavior monitoring and social interactions.
Assisted in specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being.
Completed weekly clinical behavior progress reports.
Maintained medication schedules.
08/2014 to 09/2016
Program Secretary
Oaks Integrated Care – Lumberton, NJ
Answered incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
Closely monitored inventory.
Managed filing system, entered data and complete other clerical tasks.
Recorded call outs for human resources files.
Managed phone and emailed correspondence and handled incoming and outgoing mail and faxes.
Logged and filed classified documents.
Transported food trays and aided with feeding.
Monitored and maintain cleanliness, sanitation, and organization as needed.
Used confidentiality requirements and regulatory compliance guidelines.
04/2014 to 08/2015
Direct Care Aide
Equal Partners – Lumberton, NJ
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
Kept clients engaged in social activities for personal health and growth.
Worked directly with Division of Developmental Disabilities.
Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' behaviors and social status.
Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
Education
1996
High School Diploma
Pemberton Township High School - Pemberton, NJ