Nakina McCormick
Lumberton
Summary
Compassionate Direct Care Worker experienced in supporting individuals with disabilities and acute health conditions. Improved patient well-being through personalized care and engagement, focusing on safety, comfort, and the promotion of healthy habits. Delivered exceptional support in daily living activities, medication management, and behavioral assistance, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Care Worker
Touchstone Residential Services
Lumberton
08.2025 - Current
- Supported clients with daily living activities and personal care to enhance their independence and quality of life.
- Monitored client health and communicated significant changes to healthcare professionals to ensure timely interventions.
- Ensured safe and clean environment for clients and staff to promote well-being and prevent accidents.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance client well-being.
- Documented client progress and care activities accurately in electronic records.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Actively promoted positive behaviors among clients through reinforcement techniques.
- Educated families on available resources that could enhance their quality of life.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
Direct Care Worker
Primary Health Choice
Lumberton
04.2007 - 04.2026
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored client health and communicated significant changes to healthcare professionals to ensure timely intervention.
- Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff at all times.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to improve client well-being and reduce feelings of isolation.
- Documented client progress and care activities accurately in electronic records.
- Provided personal care to clients, such as bathing, grooming and toileting.
- Cultivated relationships with residents to support happiness and emotional well-being.
- Promoted independence by teaching self-care skills such as dressing, hygiene and housekeeping tasks.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using sound judgment techniques.
- Maintained confidentiality according to agency policies regarding client information.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living.
- Maintained accurate records of all services provided to clients.
- Ensured safety of clients by monitoring environment for hazards and providing appropriate supervision when needed.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss best practices for providing quality care.
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes in behavior or physical condition to supervisor.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Transported patients to medical, dental, and personal care appointments.
- Organized paperwork related to case notes, assessment forms and discharge summaries.
- Encouraged socialization through recreational activities such as group outings and community events.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by being a reliable source of support.
- Coordinated transportation for medical appointments and other errands.
- Facilitated communication between clients, family members and medical staff.
- Actively promoted positive behaviors among clients through reinforcement techniques.
- Educated families on available resources that could enhance their quality of life.
- Conducted home visits to assess client needs and provide support services.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Monitored client's well-being, safety, and comfort under physician direction.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Obtained sources of entertainment for clients to provide full and enjoyable daily activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Respected cultural diversity when interacting with individuals from different backgrounds.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ 09.2011 - 10.2014
South Robeson High School
Rowland , NCSkills
- Direct patient care
- Personal care
- Compassionate client care
- Patient care
- First aid and safety
- CPR certified
- Medication administration
- Hygiene support
- Health monitoring
- Nutrition monitoring
- Care planning
- Care assessment
- Behavior management
- Behavior redirection
- Safety monitoring
- Daily support
- Meal preparation
- Electronic record keeping
- Healthcare documentation
- Documentation management
- State regulations
- Safety regulations
- Effective communication
- Patient education
- Community activities
- Emotional care
- Empathy and patience
- Problem-solving
- Adaptive learning
- Life skills training
- Transportation support
- Compassionate care
- Problem solving
- Life skills training
- Transportation support
Accomplishments
- Magnum Cum Laude Academic Honors
- Presidential List
- Dean's List
Affiliations
- Go beyond professional expertise to engage in various activities.
- Practice continuous learning
- Demonstrate social and emotional intelligence
Certification
CPR, First Aid
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Care Worker
Touchstone Residential Services
08.2025 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Healthcare Administration
Grand Canyon University
09.2011 - 10.2014
Direct Care Worker
Primary Health Choice
04.2007 - 04.2026
South Robeson High School