Open To Work
Ariana Grant
Virginia Beach
Summary
Dedicated Direct Support Professional with a proven track record at D Jones Crisis Home, excelling in compassionate care and effective communication. Skilled in patient vital signs assessment and medication administration, I foster strong relationships with clients and families, enhancing their well-being and independence while ensuring compliance with health standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Support Professional
D Jones Crisis Home
Norfolk
05.2023 - Current
- Delivered compassionate support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Assisted clients in daily living activities, personal care, and meal preparation.
- Coordinated recreational activities to enhance social engagement and wellness.
- Monitored behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes to supervisor.
- Maintained clean environment to ensure client safety and comfort.
- Developed strong rapport with patients to facilitate quality care.
- Cultivated relationships with families to ensure continuity of care.
- Organized oral medications according to dosage schedules.
Caregiver
Business and Education Leadership Authority
Virginia Beach
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated client transportation to medical appointments and social activities.
- Documented client progress and challenges in logbooks and reports.
- Organized medications according to dosage schedules for clients.
- Monitored clients' health and well-being, reporting significant changes promptly.
- Established trusting relationships with clients and their families.
- Assisted clients in maintaining personal hygiene standards.
- Coordinated necessary transportation services for clients.
- Promoted independence by encouraging self-care skills in daily activities.
Direct Support Professional
Harmony At Oakbrooke
CHESAPEAKE
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Delivered compassionate support to individuals with developmental disabilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and incidents.
- Monitored behaviors, documented observations, and reported changes to supervisor.
- Ensured clean and organized environments for improved client happiness and safety.
- Facilitated mobility and independence for individuals while prioritizing safety.
- Supported clients in maintaining personal hygiene effectively.
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ASSOCIATE
Sentara Healthcare
Virginia Beach
08.2018 - 06.2022
- Executed thorough cleaning and sanitizing of patient rooms, bathrooms, and common areas per health standards.
- Maintained cleanliness in common areas, ensuring safety for all occupants.
- Operated cleaning equipment to achieve comprehensive disinfection throughout facility.
- Reported maintenance issues promptly to uphold facility safety and functionality.
- Managed inventory of cleaning supplies, reordering to prevent shortages.
- Trained new team members on effective cleaning techniques and safety protocols adherence.
- Regularly emptied trash cans from rooms and hallways to maintain a tidy environment.
MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERN
Alpha Psychiatric Services
Virginia Beach
11.2019 - 12.2019
- Efficiently handled administrative duties (e.g., answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records, processing patients, referrals) that allowed doctors and nursing staff to focus on the health concerns of their patients.
- Demonstrated proficiency in taking patient vital signs, as well as performing urine and drug tests, injections and drawing blood; led patients in and out of exam rooms.
- Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.
Education
AOS - MEDICAL ASSISTING
Centura College
Virginia Beach, VA12.2019
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Prince George High School
Prince George, VA06.2012
Skills
- Patient vital signs assessment
- Medical history documentation
- Time management
- Compassionate care
- Medical administration
- Injections and blood draws
- Urinalysis
- Insurance verification
- HIPAA compliance
- Electronic medical records management
- Effective communication
- Patient triage
- Medication administration
- Client documentation and transportation
- Health monitoring
- Decision support
References
ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteSalary Range
$18/hr - $23/hrTimeline
Direct Support Professional
D Jones Crisis Home
05.2023 - Current
Caregiver
Business and Education Leadership Authority
01.2023 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Harmony At Oakbrooke
06.2022 - 03.2023
MEDICAL ASSISTANT EXTERN
Alpha Psychiatric Services
11.2019 - 12.2019
ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT, ASSOCIATE
Sentara Healthcare
08.2018 - 06.2022
AOS - MEDICAL ASSISTING
Centura College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Prince George High School