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While providing supervision and support, I also provided opportunity for each individual to develop and grow towards greater independence.
Providing transportation
Participating in selected community activities
Assisting with life skills such as safety and stranger awareness, budgeting, time management, reading and writing, and cooking.

Administer medications or treatments to clients at scheduled interventions.
Responsible for directly supporting individuals to engage in all daily activities, ensuring consistency in implementation of established Individual Support Plans (ISP), high risk/nursing plans, and Behavior Support Plans (BSP) objectives and following all safety and health-related policies and procedures.
Provide support to the individuals, utilizing teachable moments and methods as instructed by LIFEDesigns, to assist the individuals in the completion of their day-to-day needs.
Transport customers to work, home, appointments and community activities.

Providing direct support to individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Maintaining a safe work/living environment for staff and patient
Complying with policies and procedures.
Assisting individuals with activities of daily living such as personal care, meals, and medication.
Encouraging individuals to participate in community activities.
Handling general housekeeping tasks and meal preparation.
Collaborating with doctors, pharmacists, family members and frequent trips to the Emergency Room.

supports individuals with developmental disabilities to have quality of life
assists with activities of daily living
Provide transportation to patients as part of the day program
assists an individual with a disability to lead a self-directed life
act as an advocate for the disabled individual, in communicating thier needs, self-expression and goals

Provide nursing assistance long-term car facility
Test and chart vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, and blood sugar levels,
Manage supplies and restock inventory to ensure optimal availability for patient care.
Supervise patients with diminished capacity and monitor safety hazards.
Collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary team to carry out nurse’s orders and optimal treatment.
Help patients with daily activities such as meals, hygiene, and dressing.
Adhere to all safety guidelines, facility protocols, and regulations.

Keep the patient safe from health hazards. For example, a DSP would keep sharp knives in locked drawers and store household cleaners in locked cabinets.
Monitor individuals’ behavior toward themselves and others, and maintain patients’ records of problems and progress.
Report any instances of suspected abuse, neglect, or exploitation to the appropriate authorities so that protective services specialists can investigate the situations if necessary.
Help individuals with tasks like cooking, cleaning, showering, toileting, shopping, and managing money.
Teach patients tasks that they can ultimately learn to do for themselves.

Care for individuals in institutional setting, such as group homes.
Helped individuals with disabilities find jobs, and attended those jobs with them to ensure all duties were completed.
Advise clients regarding food, money management, sanitation, and housekeeping.
Observe, analyze, and record patients’ participation, reactions, and progress during activities

Administer prescribed oral medications as directed by home care nurse , and ensure clients take their medicine.
Provide clients with help with baths and with dressing and grooming.
Care for clients by changing bed linens, washing and ironing laundry, cleaning, or assisting with their personal care.
Plan, purchase, prepare, or serve meals to clients.

Completed all necessary case notes in a timely and professional manner
Supported the individual in activities of daily living
Assisted with physical, emotional, behavioral and personal care needs of the client
Provided opportunities for activities in various settings and transportation as needed

Provide health, safety, welfare and progress of individuals served.
Document, supervise, observe and interact with the clients.
Provide teamwork.
Improve skills in a variety of domains.
Increase independence and overall quality of life.

Assist patients with their daily living needs.
Assist patients with their personal hygiene care.
Teach patients life skills by providing love and compassion.
Provide transportation to patients as part of the day program.
Administered daily medications

Instruct or advise clients on issues such as household cleanliness, utilities, hygiene, nutrition.
Reminding/assisting client with self-administration of medications (with proper training).
Assisting with toileting, including bedpans, urinals, and commode chairs.
Assist clients with obtaining additional resources such as Medical or Legal or Commutative Resources

Provide direct service and support to individuals or clients,
Observe and evaluate the individuals work to determine progress and make suggestions for improvement, conducting a needs evaluation, or resolving complaints.
Learning skills such as cooking, cleaning
Providing transportation
Advocating for the individuals when needed

Routine and emergency care, treatment, and training for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Accurately document client behavior throughout the daily schedule.
Interact with clients daily and assist in the training to teach daily living and vocational skills.
Work effectively with others and accept supervision.

Care for individuals with developmental disabilities by overseeing their activities, providing companionship, and assisting them with dressing, bathing, eating, and other needs.
Keep records on each individual, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to individuals.
Develop, direct, and participate in training programs for staff and students.

Helping Individuals with Autism and other developmental disabilities develop skills that enhance their independence and achieve their personal goals and dreams
Supporting and maintaining their healthcare needs
Participating in life enriching activities and and providing positive behavior guidance
Successfully completed OSHA, ADA and HIPAA compliance training’s

I worked to improve, enrich and respect the lives of individuals with developmental, physical, and mental disabilities
Developed and implemented behavioral management care plans
Maintained a clean, safe environment and accurate case management reports
Developed and implemented plans for individuals to achieve greater independence, their daily goals, and community integration
Supervised individuals with their activities of daily life
Administered daily medications prescribed my physician
Assisted with day-by-day operations of the residence accordance with regulatory requirements, agency policy and quality program standards

Took Care of clients with mental disabilities
Gave medicine to clients
Cooked for clients
Assisted clients with showering and oral care
Filled out paperwork for the days events for each clients

Assisted with personal care tasks
Fostered positive relationships between individuals supported and their community
Ensured individual safety and well-being
Document daily observations, activities, meals served, and medications administered

Maintain a clean, safe, and well organized patient environment
Assist disabled clients to facilitate independence and well being
Complete entries in log book
Cared for children in an insitutional setting, such as group homes, private business, and schools.

Worked to improve, enrich and respect the lives of individuals with developmental, physical, and mental disabilities.
Developed and implemented behavioral management care plans.
Maintained accurate case management reports.
Administered daily medications.
Assisted with day-by-day operations of the residence accordance with regulatory requirements, agency policy and quality program standards.
Maintained a clean and safe living environment for clients.

run errands, light housekeeping
Feed, bathe and dress patients. …
Take patient vital signs. …
Serve meals, make beds and keep rooms clean. …
Set up medical equipment and assist with some medical procedures

Administered basic medical necessities and treatments.
Assist with daily living activities, including preparing meals and assisting with personal hygiene
Develop a rapport with residents and cultivate a safe and supportive relationship
Update resident case notes on a daily basis

Develop individual treatment plans and strategies.
Conduct therapeutic, recreational, or athletic activities.
Advise clients about proper clothing and shoes.
Advise or inform guardians, relatives, or significant others of patients’ conditions or treatment.
Examine and clean patients’ ear canals.
Monitor patients’ progress and provide ongoing observation of hearing or balance status.
Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients.

Assess characteristics of patients’ pain such as intensity, location, and duration using standardized clinical measures.
Develop comprehensive plans for immediate and long-term rehabilitation including therapeutic exercise; speech and occupational therapy; counseling; cognitive retraining; patient, family or caregiver education; or community reintegration.
Consult or coordinate with other rehabilitative professionals
Counsel clients, individually or in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, or making changes.

Administer bedside or personal care, such as ambulation or personal hygiene assistance.
Perform housekeeping duties, such as cooking, cleaning, washing clothes or dishes, or running errands.
Care for individuals or families during periods of incapacitation, family disruption, or convalescence, providing companionship, personal care, or help in adjusting to new lifestyles.
Perform healthcare-related tasks, such as monitoring vital signs and medication, under the direction of registered nurses or physiotherapists.
Transport clients to locations outside the home, such as to physicians’ offices or on outings, using a motor vehicle.
Plan, shop for, or prepare nutritious meals or assist families in planning, shopping for, or preparing nutritious meals.
Train family and new staff members to provide bedside care.

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