Direct Care Resume
Direct care workers perform various duties based on the needs of the individuals they are taking care of and the agency they work for. They offer support and guidance to people having varying disabilities due to age, illnesses or injuries. They keep the living area of the patient clean and hygiene, and perform household duties such as daily shopping, laundry, meal preparation, bathing, exercising, etc.
Since the job requires to work for a single patient at home, honesty and clean background are must in this occupation. Besides, you must also know to handle emergency, prepare meals, administer and shop medications. Lastly, you ought to show a high degree of compassion for others if you are interested in this job.
Resume Sample
David K. Morgan
779 Hoffman Avenue
New York, NY 10016
Phone: 917-898-1700
Email: dkmorgan@anymail.com
Job Objective:
A sympathetic and devoted direct care worker with years of experience in giving clinical and non-clinical care to disabled people wanting to work for an agency that can utilize my experience and compassion to help others.
Summary of Skills:
- Skilled in assisting disabled people of all age
- Excellent medical administration skills and knowledge of medical terminology
- Skilled in group and individual counseling
- Ability to stay calm and handle emergency
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Adept in performing household routine and other general duties
- Ability to keep and maintain the living area clean and hygienic
- Strong empathy and compassion for disabled people
- Skilled in making and keeping medical appointments
Work Experience:
Direct Care Worker
Alliance for Behavioral and Development Disabilities, New York, NY
2012 - present
- Reading residents physician' chart and administering medications accordingly
- Helping residents in daily living tasks such as brushing, bathing, dressing, etc.
- Preparing and feeding meals to the residents as prescribed by the nutritionist
- Making sure that all the residents are receiving proper medications, meal, hygienic environment, and basic care
- Reporting the daily activities to the supervisor
- Supervising behavior of residents
- Transporting residents to the doctors to meet appointments
Direct Care Worker
Walker-Methodist Care, New York, NY
2010 - 2012
- Performed all clinical and non-clinical tasks required in the job
- Handled a ward with 15 beds
- Offered brushing, bathing, grooming, hair and nail trimming services to patients
- Arranged recreational and physical activities to keep patients happy and fit
- Read newspaper to the patients and discussed football and other sports with them
- Held and participated in a group discussion to know general awareness of the residents
- Offered counseling and encourage patients suffering with long-term illness
Education:
- High School Diploma
ABC High School, New York, NY
2008
- Associate Degree in Nursing
Fine Medical Institute, New York, NY
2010
References:
Available upon request.
