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Jennifer Baxter

Somerton

Summary

Compassionate Direct Support Professional with extensive experience at Arizona MENTOR, skilled in crisis management and client documentation. Proven ability to enhance client independence through personalized care plans and effective communication. Dedicated to fostering social skills development and ensuring safety, while delivering high-quality, patient-focused support.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Direct Support Professional

Arizona MENTOR
08.2022 - Current
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Encouraged and supported clients to participate in recreational and leisure activities to promote social interactions and reduce loneliness.
  • 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.
  • Transported clients to medical and dental appointments to provide support.
  • 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.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing, and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities.
  • Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.
  • Implemented physical therapy to support patient improvement in muscle tone, range of motion and injury recovery.
  • Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency.
  • Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
  • Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

Caregiver

Rosecrest Retirement Community
05.2021 - 08.2022
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
  • Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
  • Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
  • Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
  • Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
  • Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
  • Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
  • Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Imperial Heights Healthcare and Wellness Centre
05.2012 - 09.2015
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
  • Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
  • Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care.
  • Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
  • Supported needs of 15+ residents under long-term care.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.

Education

GED -

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA

No Degree - Nursing

Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA

Skills

  • ADL support
  • Client documentation
  • Transportation
  • Social skills development
  • Goal setting
  • Direct patient care
  • Safety monitoring
  • Crisis management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Client transportation
  • Behavioral support
  • Personal care assistance

Certification

  • CPR
  • Article 9
  • Prevention and Support

Timeline

Direct Support Professional

Arizona MENTOR
08.2022 - Current

Caregiver

Rosecrest Retirement Community
05.2021 - 08.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Imperial Heights Healthcare and Wellness Centre
05.2012 - 09.2015

GED -

Imperial Valley College

No Degree - Nursing

Imperial Valley College

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