LaToya Blount
Saint Paul
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Worker experienced in providing exceptional care in home environments. Supported patient progress through effective monitoring of medication reactions, observational skills, and education on healthy habits. Maintained client safety and comfort by assisting with daily living activities and ensuring continuous care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dsp
The Phoenix Residence
Saint Paul
10.2023 - Current
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Aided with mobility and independence for disabled individuals and continually monitored safety.
- Supported clients in developing social and communication skills through engaging activities.
- Assisted individuals in learning and developing new skills.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Monitored client behavior and reported changes to the care team promptly.
- Communicated effectively with families to provide updates on client well-being.
- Trained new staff on best practices for client support and safety protocols.
- Monitored client progress through regular observations and discussions.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
DSP
PPF
Willmar
03.2020 - 10.2023
- Assisted individuals with daily living activities and personal care.
- Facilitated communication between clients and their families.
- Implemented behavioral support plans to promote positive interactions.
- Organized recreational activities to enhance social engagement.
- Trained new staff on company policies and client care techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and services provided.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Organized oral medications for clients following dosage and schedule requirements.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
PCA
Accura Care
Minneapolis
07.2018 - 04.2020
- Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Reminded patients to take prescribed medications or nutritional supplements.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Documented residents' health status and changes in condition accurately.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
- Kept medical supply room and patient rooms stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Shaved and draped patients to prepare for surgery, treatment or examination.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
- Collected specimens from patients for laboratory testing purposes.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
Education
MA -
Everest Institute
Eagan , MN 09.2008 - 05.2009
Carver Military Academy
Chicago, ILSkills
- Direct patient care
- Medication administration
- Personal care assistance
- Mobility assistance
- Daily living activities
- Indirect patient care
- Behavioral support plans
- Behavioral management
- Behavior redirection
- Client documentation
- Charting and documentation
- Record keeping
- Progress documentation
- Care plan assessment
- Medical records management
- Transportation support
- Transportation
- Hygiene assistance
- First aid and safety
- Client safety and first aid
- Infection control procedures
- Safety protocol compliance
- Report writing
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Family communication
- Team training
- Multitasking and organization
- Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution
- Goal setting
- Disability awareness
- Recreational activity planning
- Housekeeping tasks
- Safety protocol compliance
- Patient care coordination
Languages
English
Professional
Certification
Medical assistant certificate
Timeline
Dsp
The Phoenix Residence
10.2023 - Current
DSP
PPF
03.2020 - 10.2023
PCA
Accura Care
07.2018 - 04.2020
MA -
Everest Institute
09.2008 - 05.2009
Carver Military Academy