Chantel Drakeford
Brandywine
Summary
Reliable Direct Care Worker offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
Lorton
03.2026 - Current
- Assisted individuals with disabilities in daily living activities to promote independence and enhance quality of life.
- Documented and monitored client behaviors and progress to support tailored care and interventions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
- Collaborated with staff to create a safe and supportive environment that fostered client well-being.
- Attended team meetings to discuss program objectives and individual client's needs.
- Implemented safety procedures to maintain a secure learning environment.
Direct Support Professional
Westminster Assisted Living
Westminster
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Provided direct assistance with daily living activities for individuals with disabilities.
- Monitored and documented client behaviors and progress in daily logs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop individualized care plans.
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Hagerstown
Hagerstown
10.2023 - 11.2025
- Responsible for maintaining hygiene and aiding in home chores
- Transported clients to and from doctor's appointments and on outings
- Light housekeeping
- Prep meals
Direct Support Professional
Lorton
Lorton
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Identified changes in client status or needs and communicated to supervisor.
- Supervised and assisted in eating
- Responded promptly and positively to client requests for assistance.
- Supervised and assisted clients with personal care
- Encouraged individuals to participate in leisure and social activities.
CHHA
Parsippany
Parsippany
11.2001 - 08.2022
- Responsible for maintaining hygiene and aided in home chores
- Transported clients to and from doctor's appointments
- Instructed clients and families in home health care
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Paramus
Paramus
06.2016 - 04.2022
- Transported clients to appointments safely
- Administered medication to clients as prescribed.
- Perform all house tasks
Education
Associate of Arts - Pastry
New York restaurant school
Manhattan, NYHigh School Diploma -
Lodi high school
Lodi, NJSkills
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- Meal Preparation
- Direct support
- Home care
- Hospice care
- Personal care
- Medication Administration
- Alzheimer's Care
- Environmental Safety
- Household Management
- Patient Care
- Personal Assistant Experience
- Dementia Care
- Customer Support
- Organizational skills
- Analytical and computer proficiency
- Team collaboration
Certification
- CPR Certification, 10/01/23, 10/01/25
- First Aid Certification, 10/01/23, Present
- Driver's License, 09/01/22, 08/01/30
- CMT License, 07/01/22, 08/01/25
- Certified Medication Technician
Additional Information
Organization skills, Analytical and computer proficiency Microsoft office products, Home health aid certification, Pastry certification
Timeline
Direct Support Professional
Beacon Specialized Living
03.2026 - Current
Direct Support Professional
Westminster Assisted Living
11.2025 - 02.2026
DSP (Direct Support Professional)
Hagerstown
10.2023 - 11.2025
Direct Support Professional
Lorton
07.2023 - 09.2023
Direct Support Professional (DSP)
Paramus
06.2016 - 04.2022
CHHA
Parsippany
11.2001 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Pastry
New York restaurant school
High School Diploma -
Lodi high school