Sonya Reed
Fairfax,VA
Summary
Dedicated Direct Care Assistant with over 20 years of extensive experience with DHMH at Rosewood State Hospital and Great Oaks Center.
Skilled in compassionate caregiving and crisis intervention. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and monitor client progress, ensuring safety and well-being. Committed to enhancing clients' quality of life through effective communication and support in daily living activities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Direct Care Assistant 2
Rosewood State Hospital
11.1995 - 02.2003
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Developed and implemented individualized care plans to meet individual needs of each client.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Assisted with daily living activities, running errands, and household chores.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
Direct Care Assistant 1
Great Oaks Center
06.1989 - 11.1995
- Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matters.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Kept clients engaged in social networks and communities for personal health and growth.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored clients to assess and report physical and behavioral changes to supervisors.
- Assisted with crisis intervention to de-escalate challenging behavior and maintain peaceful encounters.
- Recorded status and duties completed in logbooks for management.
- Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
- Scheduled daily and weekly care hours for client caseload.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
- Completed regular check-ins and progress report for each client.
- Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
Education
High School Diploma -
Smart Horizons
Fairfax, VA09-2025
No Degree - Office Management Certification
Smart Horizons
Fairfax, VA09-2025
Skills
- Personal hygiene assistance
- Behavioral support
- Client documentation
- Report writing
- HIPAA compliance
- Charting and documentation
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Direct Care Assistant 2
Rosewood State Hospital
11.1995 - 02.2003
Direct Care Assistant 1
Great Oaks Center
06.1989 - 11.1995
High School Diploma -
Smart Horizons
No Degree - Office Management Certification
Smart Horizons