Talitha Harris
Kankakee
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Committed Direct Care Worker brings success in healthcare roles. Skilled at assisting with daily living activities and meal preparation. Focused on maintaining client safety and comfort through continuous monitoring and care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Sevita Mentor
Bourbonnais
05.2018 - Current
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
- Developed and implemented individualized support plans for clients.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure consistent client care.
- Monitored client progress and reported changes to supervisors.
- Facilitated social and recreational activities for clients' engagement.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients at all times.
- Provided transportation assistance for clients to appointments and events.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Used approved crisis intervention techniques in emergency situations.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kankakee High School
Kankakee, IL06-1993
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Individualized support planning
- Behavior monitoring
- Health documentation
- Personal care
- Emotional support
- Client support
- Client safety and first aid
- Appointment scheduling
- Hygiene assistance
- Safety monitoring
- Patient care
- Behavior redirection
Certification
CPR an First Aid
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Sevita Mentor
05.2018 - Current
High School Diploma -
Kankakee High School