Direct Support Private Caregiver
Resume:
Cecy Perkins
Direct Support Professional/Private Caregiver
Poughkeepsie, United States, 12601
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Direct Support Professional and Private Caregiver with over a decade of extensive expertise in providing compassionate care and support to individuals with developmental disabilities. Skilled in community activities, medication administration, and crisis management, consistently enhancing client well-being and satisfaction. Committed to fostering a nurturing environment through exceptional communication and collaboration with families and healthcare teams. Employment history
Mar 2022 - Jun 2023
Direct Support Professional
Shrub Oak International School at Mohegan Lake, NY Sep 2020 - Mar 2022
Direct Support Professional
Anderson Center For Autism at Staatsburg, NY
• Provide direct support to children with Autism, Behavioral issues, or a combination of both through subject matter expertise to improve social and personal quality of life
• Interact with patients and families, building trusting relationships to guarantee effective care services coordination
• Partner with teams regularly, identifying social, environmental, and mental care needs to generate care plans that lead to improved access to recovery benefits
• Monitor numerous patients' health status through regular patient assessment, ensuring the availability of documentation and progress reports for the care team updates
• Manage crises through patient restraining and support, controlling patient movement, and minimizing injury to both patient and staff
• Consult with different healthcare disciplines with a focus on service improvement to offer crucial mental health support to patients
• Lead recreational activities by adhering to care requirements to enhance the outcome of care Provide direct support to children with autism, enhancing social skills and personal development. Collaborate with families and healthcare teams to create effective care plans for improved outcomes. Monitor patient health and update care documentation, ensuring accurate progress tracking. Lead recreational activities to support therapeutic goals and improve patient engagement. Train staff in patient care techniques, boosting team performance and service quality. Provided compassionate support to children with Autism, enhancing their social skills and personal quality of life through tailored care strategies. Coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans, leading to improved access to recovery benefits and measurable enhancements in patient outcomes.
Engaged with families to build trust and ensure effective coordination of care services, fostering a supportive environment for patient recovery. Monitored health status through regular assessments, ensuring accurate documentation and timely updates for the care team, which optimized patient management.
Led recreational activities designed to meet care requirements, significantly improving patient engagement and overall satisfaction with care services. Fostered a nurturing environment for children with autism, enhancing their social skills and personal development through tailored interactions.
• Improved patients' well-being by delivering compassionate and patient-focused care, adhering to established care standards, and meeting patients' behavioral care needs
• Attended community engagement events regularly to conduct community awareness on mental health and behavioral issues
• Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors, and relevant health data to facilitate the required care planning
• Supported patients in daily activities by administering medication, cleaning, grooming, wound dressing, and bandaging, running errands, and completing chores, delivering exceptional patient care services
• Trained several staff by coaching, mentoring, and consulting to enhance performance, productivity, and career development Apr 2015 - Aug 2020
Private Nanny
• Supervised one child by directing school work, daily activities, and meals to guarantee complete daily requirements
• Created interesting leisure activities regularly to improve the children's morale and well-being Sep 2018 - Jul 2019
Physician Assistant
D'kiryas Joel Aishe's Chayil at Monroe, NY
• Met with patients, discussing medical histories and current needs to deliver needed care services and enhance client satisfaction
• Implemented therapeutic regimens using medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
• Interfaced with patients and families, educating on the correct administration of pain medications to avoid adverse reactions and over-use
• Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines on patient data confidentiality to protect patient privacy
• Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses to update health records and advise proper medication
• Attended to emergency patient care needs promptly to provide the required urgent care
• Tracked the status of patients, discovering abnormalities or general changes to report to the case manager for an optimized treatment plan and care delivery Oct 2015 - Nov 2018
Patient Care Assistant
Advanced Medical Staffing Corp at East New York, NY
• Met with patients, discussing medical histories and current needs to deliver needed care services and enhance client satisfaction
• Implemented therapeutic regimens using medications and other interventions to mitigate symptoms and prevent reoccurrence
• Interfaced with patients and families, educating on the correct administration of pain medications to avoid adverse reactions and over-use
• Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines on patient data confidentiality to protect patient privacy
• Reviewed patient allergies, problems, medications, and immunization statuses to update health records and advise proper medication
• Attended to emergency patient care needs promptly to provide the required urgent care
• Tracked the status of patients, discovering abnormalities or general changes to report to the case manager for an optimized treatment plan and care delivery Oct 2014 - Mar 2015
Warehouse Associate
Gap Warehouse at Fishkill, NY
• Prepared orders by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise to meet shipment timetables and facilitate customer service
• Operated machinery carefully to ensure the safety of merchandise and staff
• Inspected work areas for cleanliness and obstacles and removed cartons and boxes to keep work areas organized and hazard-free Nov 2023 - Jun 2024
Private Caregiver
N/A at Pleasant Valley, NY.
Education
Sep 1995 - Jun 1997
Coursework in General Liberal Arts in Psychology
Dutchess Community College at Poughkeepsie, NY.
Courses
Sep 2020 - Oct 2022
CPR Certification
Anderson Center for Autism
First Aid Certification
Certifying Organization
AMAP Certification
Certifying Organization
SCIP Certification
Certifying Organization
Skills
Care Plan Assessment Developmental Disabilities
Client Care Documentation
Community Activities Safety Management
Medication Administration Creative Thinking
Provide daily personal care and assistance, enhancing client comfort and well-being. Implemented personalized care plans, improving client satisfaction and health outcomes. Utilized effective communication skills to build trust and rapport with clients and families. Adapted to changing client needs, ensuring consistent and high-quality care delivery. Provided compassionate care to clients, enhancing their quality of life through tailored support and fostering a nurturing environment. Monitored client health and medication schedules, ensuring adherence and leading to noticeable improvements in overall well-being. Coordinated with healthcare professionals to create individualized care plans, strengthening client outcomes and satisfaction. Maintained accurate records of client progress and daily activities, ensuring compliance with care standards and enhancing service delivery. Experienced
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Skillful Expert
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First Aid Residential Support
Personal Care Crisis Management
Time Management Microsoft Office
Health Monitoring Family Engagement
Behavioral Support Patient Advocacy
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