Raymond Taylor
Asheville
Summary
Dedicated DSP at Liberty Corner Enterprises, adept in patient care and crisis intervention, significantly improved client well-being through personalized care plans and effective communication. Mastered multitasking and detail-oriented tasks, enhancing patient satisfaction. Proficient in ASL, ensuring inclusive support and fostering strong patient relationships. Achieved notable progress in patient recovery and autonomy, demonstrating exceptional teamwork and problem-solving skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
DSP (direct Support Professional
Liberty Corner Enterprises
08.2015 - Current
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom cleaning.
- Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Maintained strong connections within caregiver community to gain continuous knowledge.
- Replaced bandages, dressings, and binders to care for wounds and encourage healing.
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
- Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
- Used electronic health record software to document patient interactions and care plans.
- Applied de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors effectively.
- Monitored patients' conditions, reporting changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Employed communication skills to build trust and rapport with patients and families.
- Documented progress notes thoroughly to track client achievements, concerns, or changes in behavior patterns that may need attention from the interdisciplinary team.
Education
GED -
Asheville Buncombe Technical
Asheville, NCSkills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Fast learner
- Problem-solving
- ASL Fluent ( not a licensed Interpreter)
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- CPR certification
- Dressing assistance
- Dementia care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient confidentiality
- Safety compliance
- Cooking meals
- Housekeeping
- Household cleaning
- Personal care worker
- Wound care
- Documentation and recordkeeping
- Meal preparation
- Feeding assistance
- Medication administration
- Goal setting
- Care planning
- Crisis intervention
- Medical chart documentation
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Care plan implementation
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
Languages
ASL
Professional Working
Timeline
DSP (direct Support Professional
Liberty Corner Enterprises
08.2015 - Current
GED -
Asheville Buncombe Technical
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