Direct Care Worker Sample Resume

Agnes Pidolski

#1105, 80 E. Hancock St.

Detroit, MI 48201

313-258-9944

thepidolskis@live.com

Objective

Looking for long-term employment as a direct care worker.

Summary of Qualifications

Ability to pass a criminal records and motor vehicle records check.
Strong communication skills, orally and in writing.
Kind, compassionate and patient.
Excellent problem solving with the ability to make decisions under pressure.
Current and complete immunizations and related testing.
Able to lift up to 50lbs. Continuously.

Education & Training

Standard Diploma	1997
Cass Technical High School – Detroit, MI
Direct Care Worker Certification	1998
Mott Community College – Flint, MI
CMH Training	1998
Mott Community College – Flint, MI
Adult CPR & First Aid Certification	1998
Mott Community College – Flint, MI

Employment History

Direct Care Worker	April 2004 – Present
New Era Services, LLC – Detroit, MI
Responsible for taking residents to doctors appointments and recreational programs. Required to do cooking and cleaning for residents on a daily basis while following special diets. Supervised 2-4 workers at all times. Completed tracking and progress reports regularly for each resident. Made daily & weekly housekeeping and maintenance schedules for all workers. Administer daily medications and therapy.
Off on Maternity Leave from April 2003 until March 2004
Direct Care Worker	October 1998 – March 2003
Joak American Homes – Detroit, MI
Assisted teens with developmental disabilities in a group home setting. Performed daily physical therapy exercises with residents. Required to administer routine medications. Organized recreational activities on and off site.

Interests

I enjoy cooking, dancing, board games and plays.

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