Alyssa Simmons
Hagerstown
Summary
Compassionate Direct Support Professional with expertise in patient care, medication administration, and documentation accuracy. I am a quick learner and I put my all into everything I do.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Washington County
Hagerstown
01.2024 - Current
- Supported individuals with daily living activities and personal care tasks.
- Monitored client progress and reported observations to the team.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for clients and staff.
- Documented client interactions and progress accurately in records.
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Developed strong and trusting rapport with patients to facilitate smooth, quality care.
- Documented current patient information to update vital signs, behaviors, and eating habits.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Assisted in activities of daily living, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Provided personal hygiene assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clover Hill High School
Midlothian, VA05-2020
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MDSkills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Documentation accuracy
- Safety compliance
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Nutrition support
- Hoyer lift
- Glucose monitoring
- Vital signs
- Ozempic injection training
- NADSP 1 and 2 completion
Accomplishments
- Currently House lead (Lead staff of my current group home)
Certification
- Current Maryland CNA
- Current Medication Tchnician
- Current BLS
- Current CPR
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Arc of Washington County
01.2024 - Current
High School Diploma -
Clover Hill High School
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Hagerstown Community College
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