Shaylaa Maxwell
Terre Haute
Summary
Capable direct support professional with solid background working with intellectual disabled individuals. Knowledgeable about medical procedures, recreational requirements and protective measures. Perceptive, service-oriented and observant. Offers enhanced care with flexible learning approach for patients. Experience in hospital and in-home settings providing guidance and encouragement to patients through physical and emotional support. Remains current on relevant medical conditions and working with qualified healthcare staff to maximize care. Devoted to patient physical comfort and emotional support.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Hometown Solutions
2024.05 - Current
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Maintained detailed documentation of client progress, daily activities, incidents, and relevant observations to ensure continuity of care across team members.
- Improved client quality of life by providing assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting assistance.
- Provided reliable transportation for clients to attend medical appointments, social outings, or other community-based events as needed.
Direct Support Professional
Mosaic
2016.01 - 2023.11
- Prevented patient injuries by providing necessary restraints and appropriate supports.
- Documented current patient information to update supervising Day program managers, including vital signs, behaviors and eating habits.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Administered medications, collected specimens to assist with diagnostic and treatment protocols.
- Supported and encouraged patients to promote health and wellness.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
- Transported clients to doctor's appointments and other related errands.
- Documented client progress in charts and logbooks.
- Administered necessary medications as directed by care plan.
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
- Changed bed linens, made bed and laundered soiled linens to keep patients' bed clean.
- Planned and prepared nutritious meals and snacks to meet special client diets such as as diabetic, low sodium and high protein.
- Organized personal and professional calendars to streamline office communications, scheduling and initiatives.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
- Assist with activities and range of motion to build muscle and heal injuries.
- Engaged with patients and families, providing emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living skills and adaptation to disability or illness.
- Assisted patients with bladder and bowel needs by helping to restroom.
- Facilitated social outings and community integration activities, promoting inclusion and positive experiences for clients.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Advocated for clients'' rights within the broader community, raising awareness about issues affecting those with disabilities.
- Served as a reliable point of contact for family members, maintaining open lines of communication about client progress and addressing any concerns promptly.
- Handled incoming mail, bills and invoices and completed appropriate actions.
Laundry Aide
Springhill Village Nursing Home
2015.07 - 2016.10
- Operated industrial washing machines and dryers, maintaining proper settings for various fabric types.
- Assisted in training new laundry aides, sharing best practices and techniques for efficient workflow management.
- Inspected clothing items for damage or stains, treating them appropriately before laundering.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting workload as needed due to fluctuations in daily demands or unexpected situations, ensuring all tasks were completed efficiently and effectively.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintenance of laundry equipment to keep machines in proper working order.
Housekeeping Aide
West Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2015.03 - 2015.05
- Cleaned floors with sweeping, dusting, damp or wet mopping and disinfecting.
- Managed time effectively while prioritizing tasks based on urgency or importance, resulting in optimized productivity levels throughout each shift.
- Assisted housekeeping department with cleaning activities such as sweeping, mopping, dusting and polishing.
- Adhered strictly to company policies and guidelines concerning hygiene practices, upholding a high standard of cleanliness at all times.
- Developed strong relationships with colleagues across departments, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to achieving shared goals.
- Conducted routine inspections of guest rooms and public spaces to ensure adherence to cleanliness standards.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Terre Haute2025
High School Diploma -
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
Terre Haute, IN03.2015
Skills
- Behavior redirection
- Health Services
- Care plan management
- Knowledge of state regulations
- Nutrition
- Healthcare
- Transportation
- Client documentation
- Personal Hygiene Assistance
- Meal Preparation
- Emotional Support
- Disability Awareness
- Transportation Assistance
- Nutrition monitoring
- Activity Planning
- Self-Advocacy Support
- Patient Care
- Respectful and Compassionate
- Daily living assistance
- Special Needs Care
- Multitasking and Organization
- Medication Administration
- Elderly Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Heavy Lifting
- Documentation
- Time Management
- Compassionate communication
- Basic Housekeeping
- Housekeeping
- Relationship Building
- State regulations knowledge
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
- Earned "belonging" in 2022.
Certification
- First Aid/CPR
- MANDT
- Corporate Compliance and Ethics certification
- Hippaa Privacy and Security Certification
- Compliance and Hippaa Certification
- Mosaic Medication Administration Certification
- Proper gown, mask and glove use Certification
- Proper Hand Hygiene Certification
- Social Distancing Certification
- Covid Certification
- Abuse/neglect and exploitation of people supported Certification
- Supporting Peoples Rights Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
hobbies
My hobbies include reading, taking nature walks, organizing and participating in volunteer activities.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional Caregiver
Hometown Solutions
2024.05 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Mosaic
2016.01 - 2023.11
Laundry Aide
Springhill Village Nursing Home
2015.07 - 2016.10
Housekeeping Aide
West Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2015.03 - 2015.05
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
High School Diploma -
Terre Haute South Vigo High School
- First Aid/CPR
- MANDT
- Corporate Compliance and Ethics certification
- Hippaa Privacy and Security Certification
- Compliance and Hippaa Certification
- Mosaic Medication Administration Certification
- Proper gown, mask and glove use Certification
- Proper Hand Hygiene Certification
- Social Distancing Certification
- Covid Certification
- Abuse/neglect and exploitation of people supported Certification
- Supporting Peoples Rights Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens Certification
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